Let’s start with the situation in the Mainland, specifically with Li Xia.
She had not only moved out of the staff dormitory, but she was also currently living in an apartment building with two units per floor—the kind usually reserved for factory executives. Her home even had a telephone, and since she had Chen Rou’s number, she could call her whenever she wanted.
However, phone calls were extremely expensive these days, costing two yuan a minute. Furthermore, Miss Chen was a person of high status, and Li Xia felt it was inappropriate to call in the middle of the night. Yet, if she didn't call, she felt anxious to the point of desperation.
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