In the east wing, Wu Shuhui sat on the edge of Xu Xiaobo's bed. Staring at the son she so doted on, she began to cry. "How could you be such a disappointment? Have I ever let you go hungry or without clothes? You refuse to learn anything good and instead learn to steal from others. You've utterly humiliated me."
"You're so annoying! Aren't you tired of nagging? My ears are. Why don't you just let Lin Lan go to the police and have me arrested? That would solve everything." Xu Xiaobo pulled the blanket over his head, ignoring her completely.
His words left Wu Shuhui speechless. She just sat there, dumbfounded, wiping her tears.
After a long night, dawn finally broke. Wu Shuhui decided to wake Xu Xiaobo, who was curled up in a ball under the covers. Mother and son packed their bags and headed out.
"Shuhui," Wu Shufen called out as she opened her door, handing her a bag. "There are some pastries in here for the road."
