Unable to shake off her worries, Su Xiaoxiao woke up early the next morning despite having gone to bed late. She filled the two hot water bottles and then poured some of the fountain water she'd brought from the space into the kettle, not yet turning on the heat. She sat down on the sofa in the living room.
The winter morning was dark, and Su Hongchen was startled to see her there. "What are you doing up so early? Are you still feeling unwell?" he asked, concerned.
Su Xiaoxiao shook her head. "No, I'm fine now. I was just too excited to sleep. Go get ready."
"Really!" Su Hongchen muttered, but he didn't press the issue and went to the bathroom.