Yun Yuqing knew perfectly well what was happening but feigned ignorance. "I don't know," she said. "Maybe the hotpot upset her stomach?"
Remembering the fiery hotpot from earlier, she winced in sympathy and nodded. "That's possible. Today's hotpot was a bit much even for me, and I had trouble adjusting. It must be even worse for her, since she's from the Northeast."
"What about Uncle?" Li Sili asked.
That guy… he gets to have all the fun while I'm stuck here covering for him, Yun Yuqing thought. She forced a laugh. "Who knows? Maybe he went for a swim. I noticed him staring at the ocean with sparkling eyes earlier. He probably has a lot on his mind from work and needed to let off some steam."
"Really? That's very possible. Why else wouldn't he reply to my texts or answer my calls?"
