A moment later, Irina's surprised voice echoed: "Hey, man! I see you're not hopelessly lazy! At least you washed your underwear!" She probably thought I'd washed them because she didn't find them among the pile of clothes. So frustrating! How can I tell her I never wear underwear... Finally figuring something out, she seemed incredibly happy. Amidst her whimsy, we leisurely arrived at Old Hu's house. It was almost noon, and the weather was pleasant, the sun high in the sky. However, even in autumn, the scorching sun still made the temperature feel scorching. I could feel the sweat dripping down my forehead, my body greasy, and my mouth dry in the heat. I couldn't help but lick my lips. A glass of iced sour plum soup would have been such a treat. Jack and Irina were shaking their cloth

