The Leisurely Inn

Her clients were impossible, and her boss kept giving her a hard time. In a fit of anger, Xiao Le quit without another job lined up. She thought she’d end up moving back home and living off her parents, but things took an unexpected turn: first she acquired an inn, and then she gained a “loyal dog.” Xu Ping backed Xiao Le step by step into a corner. Lowering his head, he rasped, “You saved my life, so I’ll repay you with mine. You have to take responsibility for me!” Xiao Le looked utterly devastated. “Hey, I was just being nice (and curious). You don’t have to cling to me and refuse to leave!”