142 In Life, There Will Be Hope (1/2)

She entered a shop; this time, a restaurant. She wasn't sure what position they were hiring. If they were willing to hire her, she was even willing to be a dishwasher.

”Are you hiring?” The weather might have been the reason why she sounded hoarse. She was so thin and fragile that the wind could easily blow her away.

”Are you willing to wait at tables?” She replied without looking up.

”Yes, I'm willing,” she said hastily. Her left hand might not be able to take the strain, but she could not think about it now.

”What is your name?” the person asked as she looked up. It was a woman, and she seemed to be doing some book-keeping. The restaurant was not big, but it had a distinguishing quality. It had a lot of customers that improved business. That was why it was hiring.

Xia Ruoxin hesitated for a long time before replying softly, ”My name is Xia Ruoxin.”

The woman stood up immediately upon hearing her name. She approached and gave her a once-over. ”Are you the same 'Xia Ruoxin' who was recently on the newspaper for committing adultery? Or, do you just share the same name?”

The picture in the newspaper was quite pixelated, but she could still see the similarities.

Xia Ruoxin smiled bitterly. Indeed, this was a small world. Until recently, she had been a nobody. Yet, so many people knew her. She had become a celebrity; she should have no regrets in this life.

”We don't want you. Leave.” The woman waved her hand. No one liked or dared to have this kind of woman.

Xia Ruoxin smiled a desolate smile. It made one ache for her.

She gave a deep bow.

”Thank you.” Two words, nice and simple.