"It's nothing, you go ahead with your work, I'll talk to you about something after dinner." Lin Chuan said before diving into his room, leaving Nuo Xiaoxi bewildered and alone.
The dinner was still sumptuous, meant not only to nourish Nuo Xiaoxi but also to satisfy Lin Chuan's appetite. Consequently, Mrs. Lin had given almost half of her savings to Nuo Xiaoxi, telling her not to feel restrained and to buy whatever she wanted to eat. After all, they were now a family. Nuo Xiaoxi also considered herself the daughter-in-law of the Lin family, thus she took on Mrs. Lin's responsibilities. She visited the Lin family every now and then, cooking and doing laundry...
After dinner, Mrs. Lin excused herself to visit the neighbors next door, leaving the space for the youngsters.
After clearing the table, Nuo Xiaoxi timidly stood in front of Lin Chuan: "Brother Lin, I... I'll go fetch some water for you to soak your feet. It's very comfortable to soak feet in winter..."