Chuxia, Zhou Mikang, Lin Baohe, and Zhao Yulan returned home at half-past three in the morning. Except for Old Master Zhou, Old Madam Zhou, Old Master Wan, and three pregnant women and a child, everyone else was still awake.
Zhou Jingping and his two brothers, along with Lin Yanqiu and Liang Xiaohong, were playing a game similar to "Emperor." Zhou Huakang, Zhou Xikang, Zhou Zhongkang, and Yu Mingtao were playing mahjong. Zhou Jiping sat observing, while Mrs. Zhang, Little Jing, and Sister-in-law Yin chatted on the side. Whenever there was a need for some refreshments or fruit, they would bring some... The room brimmed with a lively and warm atmosphere.
Seeing the group come in, Lin Yanqiu was the first to put her cards down and greet them, "Come and sit down, have some hot water to warm yourselves. I just went out to test it—the outside is really cold." Liang Xiaohong also put her cards aside and came over, thoughtfully bringing a tray of fruit to place on the table.
