The noon sun shines down, casting dappled shadows on the ground through the green shade.
Anning and Xiao Yuan walk hand in hand into Xiaohe Private Restaurant.
Once inside, they feel a chill.
The entire restaurant is already packed, the small establishment bustling with people.
Cui Anlin, wearing an apron, is busy bustling about.
"Table 12, one plate of braised star pig meat, Table 9, one plate of roasted Qi Beef..."
Anning and Xiao Yuan head straight to the kitchen.
Fang Xiaolian has taken on several apprentices, and she is busy bustling about in the kitchen.
Anning and Xiao Yuan lend a hand, helping to bring dishes to the front.
Once this wave of customers finishes and leaves, Fang Xiaolian quickly tells someone to close the shop; it's a must to shut the door, absolutely no more customers can be let in, or she can't handle it.
When the shop is closed, Fang Xiaolian says to Cui Anlin: "How about we slice some Qi Beef and have hot pot together?"
