Hearing the commotion, Mrs. Liu hurried out from the kitchen with a basket of steamed buns, all of them piping hot. She called it a basketful, but in reality, there were only five.
Times were tough, and for her family to be able to afford white flour to make steamed buns was already a great luxury.
"Mrs. Liu, I've already eaten, so please take the buns back. Oh, right, about Mr. Liu's situation, I spoke with my senior brother's second uncle. He told me to have Mr. Liu report to the tile factory tomorrow morning, and that he should just ask if he needs anything."
Chu Lingguang knew Mrs. Liu was waiting for his news, so he didn't beat around the bush and told her directly.
"Oh, this is wonderful! Thank you, Lin Guang! I don't know how I can ever thank you. Please, take these buns and eat them."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Liu was so overcome with emotion that her voice trembled.
"Lin Guang, thank you."
Mr. Liu heard the commotion and peeked his head out, greeting him shyly.
