. She and Yan Cijin kept walking, carrying their things home with firm, fast steps.
When they got upstairs, Bai Li first brought two cases of bottled water and one case of drinks to Yan Cijin's place before going back to her own residence. Yan Cijin did the same with the frozen food, carefully putting everything into the refrigerator as soon as she got inside. The cold air from inside felt comforting for a moment, even if it was only temporary. Every little bit of order in the chaos felt good now. Bai Li piled all the bottled water and drinks in the living room and then took the frozen food from her bag and put it into the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. The refrigerator was already getting crowded, but it still held enough for now. The sight of it made Bai Li feel a bit more settled. At least for the moment, they had enough to eat and drink.
