"You're unbelievable. I never realized you were such a glutton. You knew you couldn't handle spicy food, but you just had to act tough. And look what happened—you've got diarrhea so bad you can barely walk. It's a good thing it didn't turn into gastroenteritis, or I'd have no idea how to ship you back to the Imperial City. You'd be stuck here all alone, crying for help with no one to answer."
"I'm sorry, Senior. I didn't realize the chili peppers in C Province were so potent. I just figured, since we came all this way, it would be a waste not to experience the local culture and try some of the authentic, delicious specialties, you know? Who knew my stomach would give out after just a few bites…" Xia Qingyue said, her face pale and pitiful.
This was the first time in her life she had ever traveled with someone who wasn't family. Before the trip, Xia Qingyue had been beyond excited, scouring travel forums online, summarizing information, and creating a massive itinerary.
