Bai Muqiu stared blankly at her. He didn't understand how she could laugh.

But smiles just so easily bloom on her face.

Bai Muqiu hesitated, unsure of what to say.

"Boss Bai, do you still remember what you looked like when you first met me?"

Bai Muqiu nodded. "Yes, I remember. You were very young back then."

"Yeah, Mr. Bai even made me a bowl of noodles, although... it was burnt."

"Ahem, I'm really not good at cooking, and besides, it's...it's still edible."

Bai Muqiu felt very guilty.

"It was delicious. I hadn't eaten for days, and that bowl of noodles was really good for me!"

"Uh, thank you."

"So, Mr. Bai, let me treat you to a bowl of noodles too."

"Um?"

While Bai Muqiu was still in a daze, Yu Liang slowly got up and went to the backyard.

Bai Muqiu was somewhat worried, but he wasn't used to working in the kitchen.

"Sir, do you know Yu Niang?"

"Fish Girl?"

"That's her," the waiter said, pointing towards the kitchen.

"Yes, I know her. We've known each other for a long time. Young man, you seem like a nice person. What does she do at this inn?"

"Yu Niang does cleaning work, but she was injured and often makes mistakes, so her monthly wages are always deducted. Fortunately, the place provides room and board, and she is all alone, otherwise she would definitely go hungry."

When did she arrive here?

"It must have been two or three years, sir. How is your relationship with her?"

"...So what?"

"Then... will you help her buy her freedom?"

Bai Muqiu was stunned and looked at the waiter in confusion.