All the intricate matters of setting up the engagement were managed by Hua's second wife, leaving Hua Xiaomai without a care in the world, and at this point in the proceedings, it wasn't suitable for her to meet Meng Yuhuai anymore. Thus, she continued to busily work at the restaurant each day.
Though she claimed to be "busy", that wasn't entirely the case, as business was slow and she spent most of her time idle. Staying in the hall for too long, she felt as if insects were crawling all over her, making her restless and anxious, and she could hardly sit still.
Although the rent for that year had been paid and she didn't need to worry about it temporarily, but...what restaurant owner doesn't hope for a full house? After several days of only managing to make two or three sales from morning till evening, how could anyone feel content?