She also smokes_1
Lu Qingyi pushed open the door; even though the house hadn't been inhabited for a long time, it was spotless.
Her grandmother was well-liked, and the neighbors next door had helped clean up.
"Qingyi's back? Have you eaten? You could grab a bite at your aunt's?"
A middle-aged woman carrying a hoe passed by, speaking to Lu Qingyi warmly.
"I've eaten, thank you."
Lu Qingyi said gently, nodding her head.
Rural life can be hard, but everyone is especially simple, without the hierarchy found in cities.
Rural people would share good things and visit each other's homes, and they would invite guests for meals if there was good news in their family.
Citizens don't behave this way, family households of the same apartment complex might not even know who their neighbors are, let alone pay them visits.
"Girl, how have you been recently?"
The middle-aged woman inquired.