Resolute

In the end, that spoonful of chili sauce became her simplest way to vent her frustration.

At that time, the store owner did not know the real reason behind her tears and, reckoning that it was due to the soup's pungency, advised her to cut down on the spiciness. "Don't take too much chili! It's bad for your tummy."

The lady gave a smile in return despite her heart being burdened then.

Those were bittersweet memories. Life was tough at that time, but at least she could now enjoy recounting them to her brother. She had led a challenging but interesting life.

One could be trained to endure spicy heat. It was just like how a person could grow to become a mature being after learning to overcome challenges in life.

She pulled herself back from her reminiscing and looked at her brother. "Xiao Jie, I used to frequent this street. It's a big district with lots of fun stuff!"

"Oh, really? Give me some examples."