The joyful voice fell silent.
Then came the thumping sound of footsteps on wooden stairs.
Jin Xu and his two companions looked in the direction of the noise.
At the top of the staircase, a woman dressed in elaborate and elegant clothing, her face full of delighted surprise, approached their table.
"Madam Proprietress."
The waiter bowed as he addressed the newcomer.
The woman feigned annoyance and scolded him.
"You lot discuss the success stories of our Yixiang Building every day, yet today you fail to recognize the person in question when I arrive. It's a wonder where all your observation skills have gone to.
"Go, hurry up and have the 'Exotic Fragrance Duo' prepared, and later send it up to the top floor."
The waiter stood there, dumbfounded, then stole a disbelieving glance at the three Taoists before complying with a nod and racing off in the direction of the kitchen.
However, he'd hardly taken two steps when the proprietress called out to him again.
