"Sister Xue, I'm sorry to bother you." Shi Ran felt a little embarrassed to call Chu Xue for a favor the first time.
As astute as Chu Xue was, she immediately knew Shi Ran had something to ask. She said directly, "Are you in trouble? Do you need my help?"
"Hehehe, Sister Xue is brilliant. It's like this... I have a client who will be dining at your Fei Yun Hotel tonight. Can I sneak in as a waiter? You... you, Sister Xue, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and won't affect your hotel's reputation."
Fei Yun Hotel is a high-end star-rated restaurant with very strict management, all to provide absolute enjoyment for its customers.
If an outsider like her were to sneak into the hotel and be discovered by a client, it would definitely impact Fei Yun Hotel's reputation.
Shi Ran knew this well, but with no other options, she could only resort to this tactic.
"What is it? Who is your client? Do you want me to help you arrange a meeting directly? Wouldn't that be simpler?"
"No, no, no, Sister Xue, I appreciate your kind offer, but I'd still like to try it myself."
Shi Ran was flattered. She never expected the seemingly aloof Chu Xue to be so kind and considerate.
"Alright. I'll inform the hotel. Just look for the hotel manager when you get there."
"Okay, great. Sister Xue, you're too kind, thank you."
"Don't mention it. Feel free to come to me if you need anything in the future."
Chu Xue knew Shi Ran was a good friend of Meng Jingwei. She sympathized with Meng Jingwei's situation and thus also cared for Shi Ran.
"Okay, okay. Then, Sister Xue, you must be busy. Goodbye."
After hanging up, Shi Ran let out a sigh of relief, clenched her right fist and raised it slightly, "Yes!"
Fei Yun Hotel.
At six in the evening, Shi Ran, dressed as a waiter, watched from the second-floor window for a long time until she finally saw Huo Xiao Hua enter the hotel.
She clenched her fists nervously, her palms itching with anticipation.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, Shi Ran, holding a teapot, knocked on the door of the Rose Hall. Upon receiving permission, she pushed the door open and entered.
The large suite was empty at the dining table, but the side lounge was bustling with activity.
Shi Ran glanced around and saw several young gentlemen playing mahjong, with a few attractive women by their side.
Among them, Shi Ran spotted Huo Xiao Hua at a glance.
She swallowed nervously, walked over with the teapot, and bent down to pour tea for everyone. However, she poured a cup specifically for Huo Xiao Hua last and handed it to him personally, "Mr. Huo, please have some tea."
Shi Ran's actions attracted everyone's attention, drawing a chorus of whispers.
"Tsk tsk... Brother Huo, your charm is boundless."
"Not bad, even a mere waiter knows Brother Huo's status."
"Hmph, just a waiter, how audacious."
"Speaking of which, this girl looks quite pure."
"Brother Huo, accept the tea, ha ha ha..."
After a few jests, Huo Xiao Hua, who had been focused on the mahjong game, raised his eyes slightly. The first thing he saw was Shi Ran's face. He understood instantly, withdrew his gaze, and played his mahjong tile, "Nine of Wan."
He did not accept Shi Ran's tea, merely leaving her to stand there.
That feeling, he thought, was more torturous than telling her to get lost.
"Gang!"
A man sitting opposite him laughed heartily, "Brother Huo is a master at drawing the winning tile, ha ha ha."
Seeing that Huo Xiao Hua wouldn't even look at her, Shi Ran's palms began to sweat with nervousness. She could only place the teapot on the tea table beside him.
She understood the rules of the game and didn't dare to disturb them, so she picked up the teapot and turned to leave.
But just then, Huo Xiao Hua spoke, "Do you play mahjong?"
"Shush~~"
"Tsk tsk... ha ha ha..."
"Brother Huo has a change of taste."
"So Brother Huo likes this type."