The next day, just as dawn broke, the soldier's biological clock was always so precise.

After a good night's sleep, Gu Shaoxuan turned his head and saw his wife leaning on his shoulder, the two of them covered with a quilt.

I was incredibly happy.

Xia Enruo must have covered herself with the quilt because she was afraid she would get cold.

He kissed her forehead and gently got up.

I put on my clothes and went for a run.

Xia Enruo arrived at the restaurant early to prepare the dishes for the lunch gathering.

As universities across the city gradually begin their winter break, the number of students among customers has decreased significantly.

However, since its reputation has already spread, the daily income is still considerable, although the number of students is still less than when school started.

These past few days, Ge Qiuqin has been able to go home and sleep whenever she has a spare moment. It's true that she didn't waste her time following Xia En all year.

The money she earned made her wallet bulge, and she became much more confident.

Everything about her and her children, from food and clothing to daily necessities, has improved dramatically. She hasn't touched the 40 yuan Zhang Xin gives her each month; she's saved it all.

With the New Year approaching, Zhang Zhicheng and his second brother urged their mother to get a new set of clothes, while the third and fourth children were too young to understand such things.

However, Ge Qiuqin has money, so it's no problem for the whole family to buy new clothes for the New Year.

"Mom, please make a new outfit for me and my brother this Chinese New Year. We haven't had any new clothes in a long time."

Zhang Zhicheng noticed that his classmates were all dressed well, and even those with patches on their clothes didn't have as many as he and his second brother.

The patches on their clothes were so thick they looked like they came from a hundred different families; their mother had been mending and patching them for three years straight.

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and I'm dreaming of wearing a new coat.

“Okay, your Aunt Xia is treating everyone today, so Mom has to help out. I’ll take you out tomorrow.”

Zhang Zhicheng jumped up with joy after hearing this.

"Mom, you mustn't lie to me."

"I'm not lying, I'll definitely take you there."

Wang Meihua helped Gu Shaoying clean the house. She was used to cleanliness and had to clean it every day.

My daughter-in-law asked me to go to the shop at noon so I could see if there was anything I could help with and we could work together.

In her memory, the laundry shops near the residential buildings in the provincial capital were small, with only a few people inside. The owners were either alone or a couple working in the shop.

Customers have to wait at the door to pick up their clothes.

Xia Enruo is doing laundry and selling boxed lunches, so the place must be even more crowded. She said she would eat lunch at the shop and invite her friends over.

I wonder if there won't even be a place to stand. If that's the case, I might as well pay for a nice restaurant myself and at least give my son and daughter-in-law some face.

"Shaoxuan, Enruo works so hard at the shop, and she even has to cook lunch. If it's really not working out, let's go to another restaurant to eat. Let's invite all your friends, and Mom will pay."

Wang Meihua didn't want to say that the place was too small and there wouldn't be enough room, which would hurt her son and daughter-in-law's feelings, so she could only find another excuse.

"Mom, just listen to Enruo's arrangements. She's sure to make the right decisions. You and your little sister pack your things, and we can set off."

The shop isn't far away, only a 30-minute walk.

Seeing her son's resolute attitude, Wang Meihua didn't say anything more.

Talking about it would only make them feel like they're nitpicking, and it would hurt their feelings.

Upon hearing that she was going to her sister-in-law's shop, Gu Shaoying hurriedly put on her clothes.

"Mom, hurry up and get dressed. My sister-in-law is getting impatient waiting at the store."

"You're such a busybody, always rushing around. Remember to help your sister-in-law at the shop, otherwise cooking alone is too tiring."

Gu Shaoxuan led the two of them along the road toward the shop.

The cold wind blew so much that my scarf was covered in white vapor.

Gu Shaoying was still energetic and ran to the front intersection to wait for her mother and older brother.

Gu Shaoxuan was afraid that Wang Meihua would slip and fall on the slippery roads in winter, so he kept supporting his mother as they walked slowly.

"Mom, my little sister is so lively and energetic, she's almost as big as I was when I was in school."

"That's right, she doesn't act like a girl at all, she's crazy every day, but luckily her grades are pretty good."

When you have time, talk to your younger sister. A girl should act like a well-bred lady; how can she be so restless and jumping around all the time?

"Mom, society nowadays encourages individuality and all-round development. My little sister is just outgoing, lively and cheerful."

Don't worry, things will definitely change once you get to university.

The three of them arrived at the entrance of the medical university. Since the students were on holiday, there weren't many people coming and going.

"Shaoying, if you want to study medicine, you can apply here. Yongning Medical University is also very good."

“Yes, it’s good to apply here. Studying medicine is great, and you’re in the same city as your older brother, so I feel at ease.”

Wang Meihua added. She would be very happy if her daughter studied medicine. If she really came to Yongning for university, she could go back to Shaoxuan's house when she didn't have classes and had her son here to take care of her. Of course, she would be overjoyed.

"Mom, let's not talk about me today. Let's talk about it when we're choosing a major. There's still six months left."

For the past six months, Gu Shaoying had been getting a headache from her parents nagging her about going to university. Even though she finally got out to relax, her mother still wouldn't let her off the hook.

It's just choosing a major; she can think about it after the exams and estimating her scores. The main problem is that she honestly doesn't know what she really wants to do right now.

"Alright, alright, we won't interfere in your affairs. Shaoxuan, didn't you say Enruo's shop is near the school gate? Where is it?"

Wang Meihua looked around but couldn't see a sign for the laundry shop.

In her memory, the signs of the laundry shops were all written on wooden boards with chalk or ink-dipped brushes and hung at the entrance.

But I haven't seen any signs like that around here. Did my daughter-in-law not put up a sign? That won't do. Otherwise, ordinary people won't know what kind of business the shop does.

"Mom, we're not there yet. The shop is still ahead."

Gu Shaoxuan continued to lead the two forward.

"Mom, do you see that big sign up ahead? Enruo's shop is over there."

Wang Meihua looked in the direction her son pointed. There was a large sign hanging on the two-story shop in front, which looked like a restaurant called Private Kitchen.

Can my daughter-in-law really make it work selling boxed lunches next to such a good shop?

How can this business possibly succeed?

Gu Shaoying took the lead and stood under the sign, reading "Ke Lai Xiang Private Kitchen".

The shop is so luxurious, even more beautiful than those in the provincial capital. The window glass shines with a bright, warm, soft light, and I really want to go inside and explore.

I never expected to find such an attractive shop during my trip to Yongning. Before leaving, I insisted that my mother and brother take me to have a meal here.

But where is my sister-in-law's laundry shop?

She looked around the shop from all angles, and saw a black wooden sign hanging on a bungalow not far away.

But since the back was facing this way, and I didn't know what was written on it, I guessed that was it. So I walked towards the bungalow on my own.

Gu Shaoxuan exclaimed upon seeing this:

"Little sister, you've gone too far, come back."