Zi Ling's Mother came up carrying a Hong Kong-style bowl of shark fin soup.
"I wonder if you're used to this kind of ordinary street food?"
Facing the smiling Zi Ling's Mother, Miss Sakura naturally remembered how she had deliberately asked Gan Hong to lure her away that day—but after the assassination attempt, she had forgotten about it. By the time she remembered, Ren Ziling had already left the Song Dynasty Hotel.
Miss Sakura did her best to look calm... and welcomed Zi Ling's Mother inside.
She had actually been prepared. After all, Gan Hong had reported long ago that the woman had entered the hotel.
"I heard you were almost injured that day. Are you all right?" Ren Ziling asked casually.
Song Ying casually accepted the bag from her. "I was only startled. It wasn't anything serious... Gan Hong, make Miss Ren a pot of tea."
"No need." Zi Ling's Mother spoke directly. "It's too late to drink anything. Otherwise, I'll be puffy tomorrow. It's nothing, really. I just happened to be passing by, so I came to check on you... After all, you're my boss. As your subordinate, I should at least show some concern."
"...Thank you."
"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving." Zi Ling's Mother smiled and waved. "It's late. I should go too."
"Gan Hong, see Miss Ren out." Song Ying hurriedly instructed her.
"No need." Zi Ling's Mother said bluntly, "I'm afraid I'll be taken somewhere and end up stuck there for several hours again... Bye-bye~"
Gan Hong froze completely... until she saw Zi Ling's Mother enter the elevator and leave.
"Miss, it seems she came here to mock you sarcastically?" Gan Hong asked hesitantly.
Song Ying said calmly, "Are you hungry?"
"Huh?"
Song Ying stuffed the "care package" in her hand into Gan