Bai Su had anticipated they would come today, so she fried some extra lotus root patties, packed them into small takeout boxes, and gave one to each of them to bring home.
When Lu Tingyan arrived, he saw a line of females queued up at the orphanage entrance.
He raised an eyebrow. As he walked inside, he happened upon Bai Su coming out with the boxes and distributing them.
The females couldn't help but look at her with gratitude, offering both thanks and apologies. They thanked her for helping rescue their children and for giving them such fragrant food, and they apologized for the rumors they had spread before.
After everyone had left, Lu Tingyan went inside. He sat on the sofa with a few of the little cubs, watching the news and waiting for dinner.
Without turning her head, Bai Su said, "You're back?"
Lu Tingyan froze for a moment before realizing she was talking to him. He answered with a noncommittal grunt.
'No one had ever spoken to me in such a homey way...'
