509, Wasteful Women

After finishing the kitchen utensils, they went on to buy quilts, towels, washbasins, rice, and other essentials; Luo Shu even grabbed a few pieces of cloth to make curtains.

By the time the three returned to the family courtyard, the sky had completely darkened.

Liu Chunhua came back home in a daze and, seeing that Wu Yanhua and the children had already returned, realized she hadn't cooked dinner and hurried into the kitchen to heat up the takeout dishes she had brought back.

"Where did this food come from?" Wu Yanhua asked in surprise upon seeing the dishes Liu Chunhua brought out. He was well aware of their family's circumstances—usually they would at most have some stewed radishes or make some noodles, and have a few buns as a meal. There was absolutely no way they'd have such good food on an ordinary day. His income not only had to feed the several mouths at home but also had to send a large portion back to his parents for their retirement.