第三章 甜蜜

entrepreneurial nightmares, and some simple joys. He sighed and turned off the machine, the sudden silence making him feel even more tired. He went to the kitchen to make himself some tea, and while he was boiling the water, he heard a knock on the door. He sighed again and opened the door, expecting another inquiry about room availability. But instead of a customer, he saw a young woman standing outside, her hair slightly damp as if she had just come from a walk. She had a friendly smile and said, "Excuse me, I saw your sign for rooms for rent and I was wondering if you still have any available?" Liu Ximei was taken aback. He had forgotten to take down the sign after the previous day's incident. He shook his head and said, "Sorry, we're fully booked." The young woman didn't seem discouraged. She smiled and said, "I understand. But I was wondering if you could at least give me a place to sit and rest for a while?" Liu Ximei hesitated for a moment, then decided to let her in. He led her to the small living room and offered her some tea. The young woman sat down and started to talk.