Alan provided a general idea, "Quite a while."
Nian'an was not satisfied with this answer, "How long is 'quite a while'?"
"You can go ask the boss."
Nian'an: "..."
Upon arriving at the private restaurant, the proprietress still remembered Xiang Wan, her enchanting smile greeting them, "Little friend Xiang from the Xingyun family, did he not come with you?"
Xiang Wan chuckled, "He's busy. Just serve whatever dishes you like for our table, it's all good."
The proprietress made an OK sign.
Xiang Wan chose a spot behind a folding screen, feeling it offered more privacy.
Alan stood beside the seat, looking somewhat out of place.
She said, "Sit down and eat with us."
Alan declined, "No need."
Xiang Wan felt a bit of a headache, "I'm not comfortable with you standing like that. If you're going to follow me long-term, you have to do as I say. Either sit down now, or go find Zuo Xingyun and tell him I don't need you."
Alan paused for a couple of seconds, then chose to obey.
