Chapter 15 - A Strange Stranger (1/2)

Just when Xiu entered the Mala Hotpot Restaurant, she felt like she was back in ancient times. A beautiful hostess in an elegant qipao bowed and greeted her with a gentle smile.

Xiu returned the gesture with her own smile.

”Miss, are you here with someone?” The hostess was inquiring politely.

”Yes, my friend, Nora must be here.” Xiu even tried to look around but on the wooden tables couldn't find her.

”Ah. Please follow me, Miss,” the hostess ushered her through the dining area.

The combination of red and black really caught Xiu's attention. Even the tables had a generous space between them which ensured privacy for diners. Closely following the hostess, Xiu noticed how the restaurant was fully packed. It was no wonder Nora knew about this place. It must be quite influential.

The hostess brought her to a private room and left after bowing to her.

”Baby Xiu'er, what took you so long?” Nora immediately bombarded her with her questions, not even letting Xiu catch a breath. Without saying a word, Xiu placed the shopping bag in her hand at the table. Nora eyed it for a while and when she opened it, a shrill shriek of excitement escaped from her mouth. ”You still treat me the best,” Nora said while hugging her like a koala.

Xiu patted her arm that was around her shoulders and said, ”Don't be dramatic. It's your reward for learning self-restraint.” She rubbed the space between her brows and continued, ”I wish you could have the same restraint with your boyfriend's list as well.”

”What's taking them so long?” Nora changed the topic yet again very conveniently. But seemed like the luck was also on her side as the door opened and a couple of servers came to place their order.

Seeing that Xiu decided to not push this topic anymore. She looked at the steaming hotpot and her eyes glossed up behind the steam.

Holding her chopsticks, Xiu picked up a fishball and blew on it before taking a bite. Her tongue felt the assault of spices making her face red immediately.

”Baby Xiu'er, it's their special Extremely spicy flavored hotpot. You should eat from the other pot of mild flavor. That's for you.” Nora reminded her with concern.

Xiu shook her head and said, ”It's okay. I feel like eating this flavor. It's so good.” She was lying. She never was fond of spices. But she insisted on eating these extreme spices because she felt like this way, she'd be able to hide her real tears that were threatening to spill out.

'Don't talk about that hypocrite!'

'All the backlash was well-deserved.'

'Chen Xiu, if you have any sense, leave the industry immediately!'

'It'd be better if you just die. So what if you have talent. You're the most horrendous person.'