Winter, early morning.
The sun had just poked a corner above the horizon, casting a faint light. In the quiet, freezing weather, the little girl broke free from the comfort of her quilt. Wrapped in a small padded jacket and wearing soft slippers, she stepped out of the front door.
The chill outside was even heavier. Xue Yuantong looked around; the wheat fields to the south were dressed in silver, covered in white frost, and winter's presence was strong.
"I really want to go slide around in the fields!" She breathed out, a small puff of white mist condensing in front of her face.
Without any hesitation, she scampered off toward Chuchu's house like a wisp of smoke.
Stepping through the gate, crossing the main room, and reaching the kitchen door beside the small courtyard, she bumped right into Jiang Ning, who was leaning against the doorframe. Luckily, she braked in time, or else she would have plunged headfirst right into Jiang Ning's arms.
Chapter 746