The third branch of Sister Hua's Gourmet Shop had just opened to considerable fanfare.
Naturally, Gong Xin had arranged for two of the biggest and most outrageously extravagant floral baskets money could buy. And since the office was unusually quiet that afternoon, she didn't hesitate to take the opportunity to slip away.
With the blessing of her bemused supervisor, she was off on a mission to see her beloved soul sister, Gu Zi.
It had been over six months since they'd last laid eyes on each other, and when Gong Xin finally caught sight of Gu Zi again, she was momentarily stunned into silence.
"Gu Zi!" she gasped, blinking in disbelief. "What exactly have you been eating in the capital? You've… ballooned!"
Gu Zi rolled her eyes at her friend's characteristic lack of a filter and gave her a once-over of her own.
