There was a dormitory at the workplace unit and she could stay there as long as she paid the rent. However, if the people there found out that she was divorced, she could drown in the amount of saliva generated by their gossiping. She might as well go out and find her own place where she could get some peace.
When Xia Fang returned that night, she saw Kong Lu busying himself in the kitchen. The dining table was already filled with dishes.
Kong Lu stood in front of Xia Fang and stammered, "Aunt, I'm sorry… That television… was broken by my sister. I'll pay for it."
Xia Fang glanced at him and did not say anything. She walked straight to the room to look for Xia He.
"Are you alright?" Xia Fang asked nervously.
Xia He did not expect Xia Fang to check on her the moment she returned. She smiled and said, "Aunt, I'm fine."
