Puppy Ears and the News

Previously:

So much so that she even got the lead role in this crime drama. It was a remarkable achievement, and, as her fan, Lai was genuinely proud. She heard Bai walk down the stairs and looked in his direction. Xiuling was still sleeping, not budging at the slightest movement she made.

"Oh," Bai began, "You haven't dished up for yourself yet?"

"I was waiting for you," she told him, standing up slowly while gently cradling Xiuling, "That is why."

"You didn't have to wait for me," he smiled at her, "Come now, let's eat."

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After they had finished eating, they started washing the dishes.

"How about we order a dishwasher?" he asked her as he rinsed the dishes while she washed them, "It will save us time. What do you think?"

"Well," she began, washing one of the glasses, "Don't you think it's a bit of a waste. I mean, it's not like I'm going to stay here forever."