At the Chu Family Paper Mill.
In a renovated kitchen by the back door, delicious aromas wafted through the air, a transformation commissioned by Chu Qingzhi. It allowed workers who couldn't easily go home for meals to warm up their food here, saving them the back-and-forth journey and providing a space for rest. This thoughtful gesture earned Chu Qingzhi high praise as an exceptional employer.
Having finished warming their meals, Yu Zihui cooked in the kitchen, currently staying at Xiao Zongchao's place, preparing food for the two of them, with Xiao Zongchao providing the ingredients.
Freed from parental pressures, Xiao Zongchao became more outgoing, living comfortably with some money in hand.
"I didn't expect your cooking to be so delicious," Xiao Zongchao commented while helping with the dishes.
They usually dined in the outer part of the kitchen, equipped with a table and chairs.