Chapter 29

"For everyone whose reservation got affected because we were closed today, just bring your booking confirmation and come by on any day you like. We'll treat you to three of your favorite dishes on the house—pick whatever you like." "Taste is super personal, and hey, we at Lotus Smoke totally respect that. If our food doesn't hit the spot, no hard feelings—feel free to try something else. We're not out here claiming to satisfy everyone, but we sure know our dishes are worth it." "And that's all for our break-day announcement. Tonight we're open as usual, so if you've got a dinner reservation, feel free to come by—or swing in whenever works best for you. Stay safe on your way, and hopefully, we'll get to explore more great food together. Thank you!" Claire was sincere, but at that moment, not a single soul in the livestream was actually listening to what she said. The entire livestream—and basically the whole internet—was just spamming "Whatever you say, babe!" over and over. People caug