Mrs. Xu's face beamed with joy as she looked at her third son, "Why didn't you say you were coming back earlier? We could have prepared some food for you."
At this time, they had already finished their meal.
Then, she turned her head and gave her daughter a stern look, mixed with both heartache and blame, "Why are you coming back so late again? Your father and I were so worried."
They were almost out the door looking for her again.
It was also a blessing that their youngest son returned in time, or else the whole family would have been out searching.
It wouldn't have been a good thing to spread around, her daughter gaining a reputation for not coming home every evening.
"Where's your car?" Mrs. Xu asked curiously.
"Mom, I rented a place in the county today. I'll be living there from now on. The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. By the time I finish work, it's already dark.
