Delivering a Letter

In haste, Gu Zi fetched a fresh set of clothes to change into: a white base shirt and black casual pants, topped with a light green knitted coat. She then styled her hair into a side parting, donned a thick beret, and admired her radiant and dignified reflection in the mirror. Satisfied, she turned and exited her room, descending the stairs.

As she approached the staircase, the tantalizing aroma of breakfast wafted towards her, quickening her pace involuntarily.

Upon reaching the dining room, she found the table laden with steaming buns and a bowl of vegetable and lean meat porridge. Two large cups filled with washed fruits sat next to a plate of peanuts, cashews, and other nuts. Another plate held a heart-shaped fried egg.