Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Meanwhile, at the hotel, Xiaoxia, Huazi, and Aimei enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

In order to win over Jiang Chuan, a popular contestant, the hotel took meticulous care of his family.

The three were invited into the hotel's VIP room, where a large round table was filled with all kinds of delicious food.

Grilled beef, lobster, sashimi platter, tempura, stew, salad...

As each dish was served, Xiaoxia's eyes lit up.

Wow! This is such a lavish meal!

She swallowed hard, and her hands were already holding chopsticks and a spoon.

Hanako was somewhat surprised to see the table full of dishes.

"There's so much food, can the three of us finish it?"

Aimei said calmly from the side, "Don't worry, with Xiaoxia here, we'll finish it."

Xiaoxia was too busy to talk anymore. She picked up a piece of roast beef and stuffed it into her mouth, her eyes instantly narrowing into crescent moons.

"Mmm! Delicious! This beef is so good!"

She chewed and mumbled indistinctly, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster's.

The Pokémon on the side also have their own special meals.

In front of Pikachu is a plate of specially made Pokémon food, which is a mixture of berries, grains and special nutrients.

Pikachu sniffed it, then barked "Pika Pika" twice and happily started eating.

Ibu also had its own portion, which it ate rather politely, taking small sips at a time.

There was a fruit about the size of Psyduck's head in front of it.

It tilted its head to look at the fruit, then tilted its head again to think for a moment.

Then, open your mouth.

Swallow it in one gulp.

Gah!Gah!Gah!

With the fruit stuck in its throat, Psyduck's neck instantly swelled up a size.

Its eyes widened, and its webbed feet kicked wildly in the air, making a "quack quack quack" sound.

Pikachu was munching on a tomato when it heard a noise, looked up, and saw Psyduck. The whole mouse froze.

The tomato in my mouth almost fell out.

Then it sighed, put down the tomato, and walked behind Psyduck.

Its tail glowed white.

Pickup!

Snapped!

The tail lashed precisely across Psyduck's back.

Psyduck was whipped so hard it spun around several times, like a spinning top.

After spinning around three times, the fruit finally flew out of its mouth, fell to the ground with a "thud," and rolled into a corner.

Psyduck was panting heavily, tears welling up in its eyes.

quack……

It looked at Pikachu with grateful eyes.

Pikachu flicked its tail, turned around, and continued to nibble on its tomato.

That expression seemed to say: Don't eat like that next time, it's embarrassing.

Eevee watched this scene from the side and laughed, "Eevee, Eevee!" while covering its mouth with its little paws.

Xiaoxia has completely let loose.

She had a lobster in her left hand, a steak in her right, and a piece of sashimi stuffed in her mouth.

"Xia, eat slowly, don't choke." Hanako handed her a glass of water, looking at her with some concern.

"Mmm, it's nothing, it's nothing!" Xiaoxia waved her hand, swallowed what was in her mouth, and took a sip of water.

"It's so delicious! Hanako-nee, you should have some too!"

Hanako smiled, picked up a piece of sashimi and put it in her mouth; it was indeed very fresh.

Aimei sat next to me, eating rather politely, but she still took quite a few bites.

She hasn't had a proper meal in a long time.

Sitting here now, enjoying delicious food, with people around me, I'm finally able to relax.

Halfway through the meal, the door to the private room was gently pushed open.

The beautiful manager who upgraded Jiang Chuan's room during the day has reappeared.

She was carrying a tray with three delicate glasses and a bottle of pale pink wine on it.

"Ladies, this is a specialty fruit wine that we brewed ourselves, and we've brought it here especially for you to try."

She placed the tray on the table with such elegance that it was like a performance.

"Fruit wine?" Hanako looked at the bottle of wine, somewhat hesitant.

She doesn't usually drink much, and Jiang Chuan has a competition tomorrow, so she doesn't want to drink too much and embarrass herself.

"Won't it be too strong?" she asked.

The pretty manager smiled and shook her head: "No, it's homemade, it doesn't have much alcohol."

Xiaoxia's eyes lit up like light bulbs as she looked at the bottle of fruit wine.

At home, her three older sisters strictly controlled her diet.

Snacks? Limited quantity.

Dessert? Limited quantity.

Alcohol? Absolutely forbidden!

Later, when she traveled with Jiang Chuan, although he wasn't as strict, he only allowed her to try a small bite occasionally.

Nowadays!

My sister isn't here.

Jiangchuan is not here.

Hehehe...

Xiaoxia's mouth stretched from ear to ear.

"Okay! I'll try a bite!"

The beautiful manager smiled and poured them drinks.

The pale pink liquid was poured into a glass, emitting a sweet fruity aroma, with a few flower petals floating in it, making it look delicious.

Xiaoxia picked up the cup, brought it to her lips, and took a small sip.

The wine glides over the tip of the tongue, and a sweet, fruity flavor explodes in the mouth, accompanied by a faint hint of wine aroma.

It's not harsh or astringent; the taste is very smooth.

"Delicious!" Xiaoxia's eyes narrowed into crescent moons.

She tilted her head back and took another big gulp, this time drinking more, and felt a warm sensation sliding down her throat.

"It's really delicious! Hanako-nee, you should try it!"

Hanako hesitated for a moment, then picked up her cup and took a small sip.

Sure enough, it tasted great.

It's sweet with a hint of sourness, somewhat like fruit juice, but with an extra layer of rich flavor.

Aimei also took a sip, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"It's really good."

Xiaoxia gained recognition and became even more enthusiastic.

She ate with gusto, taking a sip of wine and a bite of meat.

Grilled beef dipped in sauce, paired with a sip of fruit wine, tastes absolutely amazing.

The lobster meat was tender and bouncy; one bite and the juices burst out. Then she took a sip of wine, and she hummed with delight.

The salmon in the sashimi platter was so succulent it melted in her mouth, and she kept stuffing slice after slice into her mouth, unable to stop.

Hanako was worried when she saw her like this.

"Xiaoxia, don't drink like that, it's still alcohol."

She reached out to take Xiaoxia's cup, but Xiaoxia nimbly dodged it.

"It's alright, Hanako-nee!" Xiaoxia waved her hand, her face already slightly flushed.

"It tastes just like water, you won't get drunk!"

She took another sip and let out a small burp.

"And...and Jiang Chuan's finals are tomorrow, so I'm...I'm celebrating for him in advance!"

She spoke with conviction, but her tongue was starting to get tied.

Hanako and Aimi exchanged a glance, smiled, and continued eating...

However, after a binge of eating and drinking, Xiaoxia was like a jelly melted by the sun, slumped limply in her chair, her face as red as a boiled shrimp, a trace of alcohol still clinging to the corner of her mouth, her eyes unfocused.

"One more...one more cup..." she mumbled, her hands flailing wildly in the air before she tilted to the side, resting her head directly on Hanako's shoulder.

He even started snoring.

Hanako froze for a moment when Hanako leaned against her, then smiled helplessly.

"This girl..."

She reached out and put her arm around Xiaoxia's shoulder to prevent her from slipping.

Aimei sat opposite Xiaoxia and her lips twitched as she looked at Xiaoxia's appearance.

"Didn't you say it wasn't very strong? How come you're so drunk?"

She picked up her glass of fruit wine, looked at the half-full glass of liquid remaining, then at Xiaoxia's empty glass, and fell silent.

Five cups.

Xiaoxia drank five cups, and she gulped down each one in big gulps, just like drinking water.

Hanako sighed and gently patted Kasumi's cheek.

"Xiaoxia? Xiaoxia, wake up, we should go back."

Her response was a string of indistinct, dreamlike murmurs.

"Jiang Chuan...keep going...I...I want to eat more meat..."

Hanako and Aimi exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of amusement in each other's eyes.

"Help me." Hanako helped the swaying Kasumi to her feet.

Aimei stood up, walked to the other side, and took Xiaoxia's other arm.

The two men, one on each side, lifted Xiaoxia from the chair like they were carrying a sack.

Xia's legs were as weak as two noodles, and she couldn't stand up at all. She hung on Hanako and Aimi, her head drooping, and she kept muttering to herself.

"Ugh... I feel so dizzy... The ceiling is spinning..."

"I told you not to drink so much," Aimee said irritably, but she was still very careful with her hands, afraid of hurting her.

Three people, or rather two people supporting one person, staggered out of the private room.

In the hotel corridor, several staff members saw this scene and quickly ran over to help.

"Do you need any help?"

"No need, no need, we can handle it." Hanako smiled and shook her head. "Just please open the door for us."

The waiter quickly went to the front and opened Xiaoxia's room door for them.

The room was large and decorated very warmly.

A large bed was placed in the center, and the sheets and blankets were all high-end, smooth to the touch.

A bouquet of fresh flowers sat on the bedside table, emitting a faint fragrance. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was the city's night view, brilliantly lit, as beautiful as a painting.

The two people put Xiaoxia on the bed.

As soon as Xiaoxia's body touched the bed, it was as if she was attracted by a magnet, and she sank directly into the soft bedding.

She rolled over, hugged her pillow, and muttered something under her breath.

"Jiang Chuan...you must win tomorrow..."

Then, it stopped moving completely.

The sound of even breathing could be heard.

Hanako stood by the bed, looking at Kasumi's sleeping face, and reached out to tuck the stray hairs that had fallen across her face behind her ears.

"You clearly shouldn't drink, yet you drank so much."

Hanako then turned to look at Aimi.

"You go ahead and do your thing, I'll take care of her here."

Ai Mei hesitated for a moment.

"Are you okay on your own?"

"No problem." Hanako smiled. "She's just drunk, not sick. I can keep an eye on her. Why don't you go soak in a hot spring? You've been exhausted these past few days."

Aimee opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she nodded.

"Well... thank you for your help."

"It's no trouble at all, go ahead."

Hanako waved her hand, then sat down on the edge of the bed, picked up a towel from the bedside table, and wiped the sweat from Xia's forehead.

Aimei turned and walked out of the room, gently closing the door behind her.

Standing in the corridor, she let out a long breath.

I'm really tired.

So much has happened these past few days.

The father's stubbornness, the dojo's crisis, and... Jiang Chuan.

Thinking of Jiang Chuan, Ai Mei's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

She shook her head, dismissing the thought.

Forget it, I don't want to.

Go soak in a hot spring and relax.

She turned and walked towards the hot spring area.

The hotel's hot spring area is on the second floor and is decorated in a very stylish way.

Green plants lined both sides of the corridor, pebbles covered the ground, warm yellow paper lanterns hung overhead, and a faint smell of sulfur and the fragrance of grass and trees filled the air.

Aimei walked to the front desk and gave her room number.

The receptionist checked the system, then looked up with a broad smile.

"Miss Aimi, is that right? Your hot spring arrangements are complete. Please follow me."

Aimei followed the waiter down a long corridor, and the more she walked, the more uneasy she felt.

Why is this direction... leading to the VIP area?

"Um..." she began, "Did I come to the wrong place? I'm just a regular customer..."

The waiter turned around, his smile still perfectly professional.

"That's right, Miss Aimi. You are Mr. Jiang Chuan's family member, and the hotel has specially arranged a private hot spring pool for you."

Aimei was stunned for a moment.

"private?"

"Yes," the waiter nodded. "Mr. Jiang Chuan is a VIP guest of our hotel, so we have prepared a private large pool for him. As his girlfriend, you can naturally use it as well."

Ai Mei paused for a moment.

My girlfriend...

Her heart suddenly started racing.

But then I thought, wasn't Jiang Chuan supposed to be training? He shouldn't be back yet.

I'll just soak it for a while beforehand.

Aimei took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and continued walking forward with the waiter.

"This is it."

The waiter stopped in front of a wooden door, opened the sliding door, and a wave of warm steam rushed out.

Inside is a large open-air hot spring pool with crystal-clear water and wisps of steam rising from it.

The pool is surrounded by bamboo, and the starry sky can be seen above it. Several stone lanterns are scattered around the pool, casting a soft and warm light.

"Would you like me to prepare bath towels and toiletries for you?"

"No need, I can do it myself."

The waiter bowed, turned and left.

Aimei stood at the door, hesitated for a few seconds, and then went inside.

She closed the door behind her and began to take off her clothes.

T-shirts, jeans, underwear...

They took off their clothes one by one, folded them neatly, and placed them in the bamboo basket next to them.

Her body appeared exceptionally fair under the warm yellow light, with delicate collarbones, a slender waist, and long, straight legs.

Although I'm usually busy with the dojo and haven't had much time for special training, I've maintained a great physique—curvy where I should be and slim where I should be.

Aimei picked up a bath towel, wrapped it around herself, and then walked barefoot on the wooden floor toward the hot spring pool.

The moisture was getting heavier, and my vision was getting blurry.

She walked past a small screen, around a bamboo shelf, and then froze.

There are people in the hot spring pool.

At the edge of the pool, a man was leaning back against the pool wall, his head tilted back and resting on the edge.

A white towel was placed over his eyes, obscuring most of his face, but the contours... the chin... the curve of his shoulders...

My beauty-conscious mind went blank with a "buzz".

It's Jiangchuan.

What's he doing here? Wasn't he supposed to be training?