Having had her fill of the drama, Bai Su finally roused herself and got back to running her little shop.
*
Bai Su was in the kitchen prepping ingredients when Bai Xiaolang pushed the door open to announce a visitor.
Without looking up, Bai Su asked, "Who is it?"
Bai Xiaolang said, "A first-time customer. She looks like a wicked witch, even meaner than you used to be."
Bai Su shot him an amused glance, then made a face as if to smear chili water on him. Bai Xiaolang made a face back and scurried away.
Bai Su washed her hands and came out of the kitchen. When she saw Mrs. Bai standing in the courtyard, she raised an eyebrow.
'How should I put this? It's not exactly a surprise.'
Mrs. Bai was dressed in a lavish gown, her hair piled high in an updo. Her two rabbit ears were impeccably groomed and woven into the braid at the back of her head. At first glance, it looked like she was wearing a fluffy headband.
