As they ate breakfast, the earlier tension eased into a comfortable quiet. The clinking of dishes and the soft hum of Auntie Feng moving around the kitchen filled the space.
"You don't have to eat so quickly," Mo Ran said, watching Lixue take another hurried bite of her scallion pancake.
She paused, giving him a sheepish smile. "I want to visit my mother at the hospital today."
Mo Ran nodded, setting his teacup down. "That's good. She'll appreciate the company."
"What about you?" Lixue asked, glancing at him. "Are you working today?"
"Unfortunately, yes," he replied. "There's a meeting I can't avoid." His tone was regretful, and she could see the faint shadow of weariness in his expression.
"You've been busy," she said softly, her gaze lingering on him. "You should rest more."
He gave her a small smile. "I'll rest when things settle down. For now, there's too much to handle."