Before she knew it, December had arrived, with temperatures plummeting and heating turned on throughout the complex.
Nian Yuyu spent every day in the warmth of the heated indoors; evening runs had become the most challenging part of her day.
Chu You had no other choice but to switch the nightly runs to walks, all for the sake of getting her to step outside once a day, breathe some fresh air, and get a little exercise.
By six in the evening, the sky had darkened, signaling the arrival of night.
Nian Yuyu was sprawled on the sofa, complaining to her best friend over WeChat.
Nian Yuyu: "The thing I look forward to the most each day is when Chu You works the night shift!"
Jiang Jingyun: "Hahahahahaha!"
Jiang Jingyun: "I remember someone who used to brag every day about being able to see the handsome guys at college."
Jiang Jingyun: "Those youthful and energetic male college students are waving at you."
Nian Yuyu, who was just bragging at the time: ...