Gao Ming had just woken up and was about to eat when he heard Su Li's excited plea for instant noodles. Turning to his father, who was carefully scooping up a spoonful of congee, he said softly, "Dad, I want instant noodles too."
Gao Lang looked down at his son, who still appeared rather pale and feeble. But of course—if his son asked for something, how could he refuse?
"Alright," he said indulgently. "Drink a few sips of porridge first. I'll go get it for you."
Meanwhile, Su Shen returned from the dining car holding a steaming cup of instant noodles like it was a precious artifact. He placed it directly in front of Gu Zi and even opened the plastic fork for her.
Gu Zi, with zero hesitation and a singular focus, took the fork and began eating. Only after he saw her properly enjoying her meal did Su Shen finally open his own lunch box and begin shoveling food into his mouth with practiced efficiency.
