A little over half an hour later, Zhao Yuan arrived at a famous hot pot restaurant downtown in a ride-hailing car.
Here in Western Shu Province, hot pot was the go-to choice for any occasion, from friendly get-togethers to birthday parties. For one, the people of Shu Province loved numbing and spicy food. For another, hot pot was a lively affair. Plus, no matter how long the meal stretched, the food would never get cold—after all, the red broth was always kept at a rolling boil.
After getting out of the car, Zhao Yuan pulled out his wallet, took out a bank card, and handed it to the Bone Woman. "Go look around the area for a bit," he instructed. "Oh, right, buy yourself a phone so I can get in touch with you. And clothes—you can pick out some styles you like. As for anything else, if you think it might be useful, feel free to buy it."
