The convoy stopped abruptly at the entrance of Qiao's Small Eatery. The guards dismounted and vigilantly surveyed their surroundings, protecting the horse-drawn carriage on both sides.
Two young maids, an old lady, and a delicately dressed, beautiful young girl alighted from the carriage.
In this remote northern region, such a young lady was a rare sight, especially considering her attire and demeanor. Could she have come from the capital?
The young lady, assisted by the two maids, approached Qiao's Small Eatery.
The old lady carefully wiped a chair and invited the young lady to sit.
A staff approached, keeping a certain distance from them, as they were women.
"Dear ladies, what would you like to order?"
"Do you have any beverages?"
"Yes. We have iced milk tea, fruit juice, boiled peanuts, boiled edamame, boiled corn, boiled eggs, popcorn, crispy rice, fruits, and various other snacks."
"Oh, it's like a grocery store."
