Xu Chuning returned to the small shop and gave the money she had just collected to You Shuzhen. Then, she sat down to rest near the fan.
You Shuzhen glanced at her unintentionally and noticed her distracted appearance, slightly furrowing her eyebrows, "Ningning."
Xu Chuning snapped back to reality, "Mom."
You Shuzhen responded, gazing at her, "Are you feeling unwell or just tired?"
She asked softly, "Do you want to go home and rest?"
Normally, Xu Chuning would definitely decline You Shuzhen's suggestion. But at this moment, she didn't want You Shuzhen to notice anything unusual. She pursed her lips lightly and said softly, "Okay, I'll go home and rest for a while, and come back after five."
"No need," You Shuzhen patted her shoulder comfortingly, "It's not busy in the shop now, and it's okay if you don't come back tonight."
She pondered for a few seconds, then suggested, "You can go meet up with your classmates."
Xu Chuning vaguely agreed, "Okay, I'll see tonight."
