Chen Yuan, the one who had single-handedly created this situation, scratched his head.
"Dad, what did you guys get for breakfast? We can all eat together. Ningning and Yaoyao are here too, so I don't have to go get them."
Like a puppet forced to finish its performance even after the scene had spiraled out of control, Chen Yuan pulled out a chair with a CREAK, sat down, and reached for the steaming hot buns on the plate.
"Congee and buns. Your mother and I got up early and already ate out."
"So all this is for us? How are we supposed to finish all of it?"
"It's fine." Mr. Chen adjusted his glasses, sighing to himself. "Take your time," he said faintly.
Liu He lowered her head. After some unknown internal struggle, she looked up, managed to pull her lips into a pained smile, and went to take Ningning and Yaoyao by the hand.
"Hurry up and eat, or it'll get cold."
"Th... Thank you, Auntie."
...
「7:40 in the morning. The high-speed rail station.」
