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Chapter 11: Old And New Friend

Chen Jiaxin's POV

Weeks had passed and everyone got busy with their own stuffs after our trip at the island.

Xiyi as usual was busy with the company after signing another contract with a new client. While as for me, I got a very tight schedule nowadays because of the renovation of the studio.

My master who just recently came back from Hungary finally agreed with Mr. Fang's conditions with regards to the transfer of the ownership of the building. He's also busy recruiting another potters who can help us do all the workshops since it's impossible to run the studio if it's only the two of us.

"Jiaxin, I'll drop by this afternoon at the studio to assist you, I'll just meet this guy who was introduced by my friend here at Shanghai, he's also interested to work with us," my master said on the other line.

"There's no need to hurry master, I'm still doing fine here at the studio. Anyway, Mr. Fang called earlier that he'd also make a quick visit today to check the ongoing renovation."

"Oh, that'll be nice. Let's have a cup of tea later. Oh wait, I think my applicant is already coming. I'll go for now, Jiaxin," my master said in a rush before he ended the call.

I went back inside to check on those two men whom we hired for the renovation of the whole building as well as the construction of the kiln at the first floor.

It's almost lunch time as I glanced at my wristwatch so I decided to let them eat first.

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Han, you can now take a break and eat lunch."

"Oh, okay Ms. Jiaxin. Thank you."

"No problem. I'll leave the both of you here for now, I'm just going to have my lunch as well but I'll come back immediately."

Mr. Lin and Mr. Han always carried packed lunch with them so they often eat in the building during lunch. As for me, since I have to come here early to monitor them and had no time to prepare for any food, I usually eat outside.

I walked my way towards the nearest restaurant in the area. A male waiter instantly took my order as I sat on one of the tables beside the glass window.

I took my phone out as I waited for my food to arrive and saw one message from Xiyi.

'Don't skip your lunch. I miss you.'

I smiled as I read them.

"Ma'am here's your order," the waiter said as he served the food carefully on the table.

"Thank you."

When the waiter left, I immediately began munching my lunch with my mouth little by little. I ordered stir fried tofu rice and spring rolls with a combination of some vegetable soup to digest the former ones easily.

After eating, I noticed that the store in front of the resto was selling tea and coffee so I decided to buy some hot green teas for Mr. Lin and Mr. Han.

I walked slowly on the streets while carrying the take-outs that I bought when all of a sudden I heard someone calling me. I turned at my back and saw Mr. Fang sticking his head out from the window of his white SUV car.

I smiled to greet him while he quickly stopped his car just near me.

"Hop on Miss Chen, you're heading towards the studio, aren't you?" He said.

I nodded.

"Come on, I'll take you back there."

I hesitated for a moment but still decided to get in his car in the end. I realized that I still need to walk for more or less 15 minutes to reach the building. But with his car, we'll surely be there in no time.