Chapter 793: Family Status
"Alright," Liu Li nodded before stepping out.
Bai Juan was known for her capability, her decisiveness, and her leniency toward her employees. As a result, she held great respect within Qingya Pavilion. For many years, her word had been final.
Downstairs.
Li Xiaofei couldn’t help but chuckle when he heard the response. After a moment’s thought, he didn’t press the matter. Instead, he made his way to a four-person table by the window. He scanned the QR code and used his light core to order a few small dishes, along with a bottle of wine.
The dishes were all favorites from the days when he and Bai Longfei used to gather for meals. The wine was the same brand they had shared during their last grand celebration together.
The chefs at Qingya Pavilion were impressively efficient. In just a few moments, the food and drink were served in full.
Though Li Xiaofei had long since reached a stage of existence where he could go centuries without food or drink, he had never severed his earthly desires. He followed a path of cultivation grounded in the mortal world. It was immersed in its warmth, its smoke and fire. He did not pursue the path of emotional detachment, nor did he abstain from food.
The familiar flavors spread slowly across his tongue, stirring memories. For a moment, Li Xiaofei found it hard to contain the surge of emotions. He realized that his heart had become more easily stirred since returning to his homeland.
The wine slid down his throat, leaving a sharp burn tinged with nostalgia. He ate and drank slowly as he took in the sunset through the window.
At the same time, Bai Juan put down the phone in the general manager's office upstairs. A faint weariness filled her expression. She rubbed her forehead and let out a soft sigh. To outsiders, her life seemed flawless. To others, someone like her was believed to have no troubles at all.
In truth, every family had its own struggles and difficulties that outsiders seldom saw.
Three years ago, Bai Juan had met a young man she had truly liked. The two fell deeply in love in a short time, with intense mutual feelings. She began to think seriously about marriage, and the young man supported her wholeheartedly. But the problem had not come from him, it came from his parents.