"You must have a myriad of questions, but how about you freshen up first?" Eleanor suggested, and Wang Xiao, still in awe that she spoke Mandarin, stared at her with wide eyes. "You know Mandarin?"
Eleanor nodded with a serene smile, "Yes, I also have a Chinese name, Bing Xueli."
Wang Xiao's eyes blinked in surprise, "You've been outside?"
Bing Xueli replied nonchalantly, "I occasionally go outside," conveniently omitting that her last venture beyond the village was around the early 2000s in the Earth calendar, explaining the outdated technology in their village.
Wang Xiao nodded, finding a newfound comfort in her presence. He made his way towards the river, eager to immerse himself, only to halt suddenly, realizing he needed to remove the hospital gown first.
He glanced back, finding Bing Xueli still observing him with curiosity.
*Rustle...*