章節 115: 81st Episode: Rainy Season_2

Every time Hua Xiaomai came over for the holidays, the two elders were always very happy, partly because of her good cooking skills, which enabled them to enjoy a feast of delicious flavors, and partly because they were indeed lonely in their everyday lives, with their children not around. Hua Xiaomai's presence added some liveliness to the house, making the meals taste better.

The relentless rain outside made the house damp and hot. Hua Xiaomai, having busied herself in the kitchen for half the day, was drenched in sweat, and felt uncomfortable even just sitting. While Grandma and Grandpa spoke to her, she was somewhat distracted.

"What's on your mind, child, that you're so restless?" Grandpa reached out and waved his hand in front of her while pushing the plate of Eel closer to her, "Eat while it's hot. Your second sister and brother-in-law can't be with you every holiday; it must be hard on you, right?"