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Early the next morning, Hua Xiaomai was awakened by the relentless footsteps in the corridor.
The majority of the eliminated eateries were in a hurry to return to their business, planning to depart at dawn, leaving only one willing to go to Huayin Pond to watch the bustle today, and Dong'an Inn quickly became quiet.
Meng Yuhuai had a hint of fatigue on his face as he coaxed his wife out of bed, helped her wash up, and didn't forget to ask, "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Very well, I slept until it was broad daylight." Hua Xiaomai nodded hastily, lifted her eyes to his face, and asked with concern, "But how come I feel like your complexion doesn't look very good?"
"It's nothing." Meng Yuhuai dismissed it lightly with just two words and went on, "Yun'er has gone to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, you should hurry up and get ready, and head to Huayin Pond early to check on the situation."
