Empty Grave.

Summary

Zhao Xing prepared a guest room and offered to cook a late-night snack, which I declined. I inquired about her missing brother, leading to a somber conversation. She recounted the day he disappeared, expressing her family's pain and how her mother had struggled emotionally afterward. However, her mother has since improved, frequently sending postcards filled with caring messages. These postcards, sent bi-monthly, contained unusual reminders like "Remember to eat well," which struck me as odd. Our conversation revealed Zhao Xing's warmth, and she even brewed milk for me before I slept, highlighting her kindness despite our relative unfamiliarity.

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