The apartment was on the first floor, with plumbing right below. This meant the new home could have its own bathroom. Though the space was still small, it solved their biggest problem.
A squat toilet eliminated the trouble of having to go outside to use the restroom. With a small concrete sink and a tap for running water, there was no need to go out to wash up, either.
Her father had truly thought of everything and prepared for any inconvenience. The heating was connected, and a long row of radiators kept the apartment very warm.
"Xiulan, we've been waiting so long for you all to arrive!"
Sister-in-law Ding, He Fengying, was a warmhearted person, just like He Peiyin. Coupled with the fact that their husbands were good friends, Bai Xiulan naturally found her easy to talk to.
