"Hmm." Nathalie Quinlan glanced around and didn't see anyone in the living room, a trace of confusion flickered across her eyes.
Alfred Garland seemed to have noticed her confusion and quickly said with a smile, "Amadeus, Mr. Zachmann, and the young master are in the kitchen making noodles for you. That longevity noodle tastes best when freshly made, so they're still working on it. You might have to wait a little longer."
It was the first time Nathalie Quinlan had heard about these longevity noodles. She uh-huhed, went downstairs, took a bottle of water from the fridge, and just gulped down a couple of swigs.
Alfred Garland came over and handed her something.
"Ms. Quinlan, after you left, the waiter at Waterfront Pavilion said an old gentleman had left something there for you, saying it was your birthday gift. As they couldn't find you, they asked us to pass it on to you. I think that thing looks like some kind of musical instrument."