Early morning, warm sunlight streamed into the room, marking the arrival of a new day.
Waking up slowly from the comfort of her bed, Bai Xi stretched, got up to draw back the curtains, and pushed open the window.
Outside lay the vast expanse of azure sea and sky. The gentle breeze carried a faint, salty dampness, and the crisp, resonant cries of seagulls echoed across the horizon.
Taking a deep breath of the fresh air, Bai Xi walked into the bathroom for a fragrant shower.
Down in the dining room, a hearty breakfast was laid out on the table.
There were Chinese-style deep-fried dough sticks, rice porridge, pickled vegetables, and free-range country eggs, alongside Western-style bread, milk, breakfast biscuits, and various jams, as well as Northern-style noodles.
The bustling living room fell silent as everyone turned to look at the newly arrived Bai Xi.
