Su Mo was idly nestled on the couch gnawing on beef jerky when she remembered that Momo Restaurant had been closed for a long time. She decided to sneak over and check it out for herself.
She staggered out of the hotel and headed towards the once bustling commercial street.
This area had been battered by hailstorms, causing damage to many buildings; her restaurant, perhaps by some twist of fortune, was intact while the shops on either side were smashed to ruins, leaving hers standing alone in the middle.
Outside hung a sign saying "Temporarily Closed", while inside Bai Shitong and his son, along with the pastry chef, were wiping tables.
The three of them looked happy, like a family.
Su Mo sensed something was off just as she was about to push the door and enter when she heard a woman's voice from behind.
"This store hasn't opened yet."
She stopped in her tracks and turned around, her eyebrows raised. It was the woman who was with Lu Jin.
"You are..."
