Although makeup was carefully applied on his face, it still couldn't hide the fatigue on his face, and the black circles could be seen.

Qu Xiao said apologetically while closing the door.

"I didn't expect that it has been snowing for so many days. If I had known better, I wouldn't have let you come. Isn't the road difficult? Is it cold?"

"It's not bad. There are fewer cars on the road when it snows. It's a bit cold, but the snow scenery is beautiful."

Ning Weimin avoided the truth at first, relieved Qu Xiao's apology, and then asked curiously, "What are you doing with the cooking wine bottle? Is it possible that you have to cook and stir-fry something today?"

"Yes, I told you a long time ago that I can cook. Today I will let you try my cooking skills."

Following Qu Xiao, he took Ning Weimin's down jacket and hung it up for him. "Anyway, you have no other choice. I'm the only one at home, and I have nothing to do. If it doesn't taste good, there's nothing I can do. Please bear with me."

"What? Aren't uncles and aunts at home? Are you alone at home?"

Ning Weimin couldn't help but be surprised. He couldn't help but start thinking wildly, trying to figure out whether Qu Xiao had a hint or even did it on purpose.

"Well, they are not here. I have to deliver food to Dad in the evening. We will talk about this later. There is only one dish left. I will fry the dishes first."

However, Qu Xiao's innocent smile and open attitude made Ning Weimin feel ashamed.

As Qu Xiao re-entered the kitchen, he realized that he might have been overthinking it.

Next, when he was looking for a place to put the gifts, Ning Weimin discovered that the food had indeed been placed and it was still steaming.

In other words, Qu Xiao strictly counted the time and finished the dinner meticulously.

The meals are just home-cooked dishes, shredded potatoes, braised hairtail, stir-fried shrimps, pickled cabbage and pork ribs soup.

But the color is very good, and it does not look like a novice's job, it's quite skillful.

Not long after, Qu Xiao came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fried pork cubes with sauce, and the aroma filled his nostrils.

Ning Weimin, who was reading a newspaper and waiting, quickly stood up and said, "I didn't expect you to have such skills. You look really good. Are you exhausted?"

However, facing Ning Weimin's compliment, Qu Xiao said a little shyly, "Sorry, I have to wait a little longer. I have to save my parents' food before we can start eating. Do you mind?"

Of course Ning Weimin didn't mind, but he admired Qu Xiao's filial piety.

A girl who knows little things and can remember her parents in her heart is a good girl.

So Qu Xiao brought another set of stainless steel lunch boxes, divided the food into half, and prepared it for two people.

Only then were the bowls set out for the two of them to use themselves.

But at this time, Qu Xiao made another amazing move.

She actually took out a bottle of sake and poured it not only for Ning Weimin, but also poured a full glass in front of herself.

"You want to drink?" Ning Weimin was dumbfounded.

"Well... I want to drink with you." Qu Xiao's bold attitude was surprising.

"But... why?" Ning Weimin's feelings were under pressure again, and she had doubts again. He had to make some circumstantial remarks to try to persuade her to give up her thoughts.

"Forget it. Look at you, you're so thin. I asked you to eat more and not control your weight too much, but you didn't listen to me. How can a body like yours endure it? Don't waste it.

Can you do it by yourself? You will regret it later..."

Unexpectedly, Qu Xiao then gave a shocking reply. The reason was so powerful that Ning Weimin could no longer persuade him.

"I regret it a long time ago. What I regret most is that I have been too busy in the past few years and have not been able to stay with my mother. In fact, I should not have gone abroad. My parents are here and I will not travel far. But now it is too late.

My mother is sick, an incurable disease. It is stomach cancer. The doctor said that it may only last a few months at most. I feel uncomfortable in my heart. Do you understand? Brother Ning, I beg you, please indulge me for once today.

Can you have a drink with me?"

"What? Stomach cancer?" Ning Weimin couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, but he quickly used his brain to understand everything.

It turns out that Qu Xiao's mother was terminally ill, so on New Year's Day she said she wanted to see him in Tokyo and changed her mind temporarily.

That's why she returned home on New Year's Day and was never heard from again.

When something like this happens at home, she is too busy to be busy, and she must be extremely sad. What else can she think about?

No wonder it's been a month since the Spring Festival and she hasn't returned to the team yet. She has to stay in the capital to take care of her terminally ill mother.

"Okay, I'll drink with you."

When Ning Weimin found out what Qu Xiao had experienced, he felt a lot more emotions in his heart.

It is impossible not to feel sympathy for this lovely and pitiful girl and to have deep sympathy.

The curtains in the room were not closed, and snowflakes could be seen outside the window.

Some snowflakes are like flying catkins, flying on the glass, then slowly melting into water droplets, flowing down the glass.
Chapter completed!