Jack took Rein to the cloakroom and changed into the clothes of the waitress: a white shirt, a red bow tie, black trousers and boots, and a clean towel on his arm. Comb your hair up, show your forehead, and tidy it up.

Coming out of the cloakroom, she happened to meet Meilan passing by, her eyes lit up slightly, and she smiled: "The clothes fit very well." It's amazing, you were a guest just now, and now you have become our partner, and you are welcome to join the warm fireplace. ”

Rein was a little embarrassed and said, "Please give me more advice in the future." ”

Rein felt that after changing into the uniform of this hotel, the whole person was like integrating into the atmosphere of this hotel, there was a sense of belonging, and the spirit of the whole person became different. Standing with Meilan, who is dressed as an innkeeper, and Jack, who is also a male waiter, he feels like he has found a partner.

"Jingle bell—"

The inn's doorbell rings.

"Welcome to the warm fireplace."

Meilan Qingyue's welcome sounded naturally, her eyes swept over Lei Yin with a smile, and her clear eyes seemed to say, "The work has officially begun." He turned back and went to entertain the guests.

Jack, with a smile on his round face, said to Rein, "Come on." ”

Rhine's inn practice waiter life begins.

The day is busy, with a reputation for warm fireplaces and a constant stream of adventurers coming to dine. Rein followed Jack and learned what the waiter needed to do. Because of his busy work, many times Jack just said it once, and Rein had to do it himself. Sometimes, before he even had time to say it, Rein had to try it himself. So he kept making mistakes that day, but fortunately, Jack and Meilan were good talkers, and after receiving the lesson, Rein slowly got used to it.

On this day, Rein received a large number of people, male and female students who came in groups of threes and twos, city dwellers who did not want to cook at home, well-equipped knights, mages in robes, wandering poets with harps, and mercenaries in leather equipment. Some of them stayed, some ate, and Rhine couldn't help but sigh that the world was so wonderful when he saw the people who should have appeared in the fantasy story in front of his eyes one by one.

The time came at half past one noon, and just after the lunch rush, Rein was ready to take turns with Jack to eat. Jack had been in the back room for lunch for a while, and when he came out, it was time for Rhine to fix his already rumbling stomach.

"Jingle bell—"

The brass bell on the warm fireplace door made a crisp sound again.

"Welcome to the warm fireplace."

Rein could already say this sentence familiarly, and walked up to greet the visitor with great skill.

The wooden door opened, and in came an old woman who was dressed in the robes of a shrine maiden, and carried a staff that was used as a crutch, and was dressed in old clothes and cleanly washed. The old witch mother-in-law walked tremblingly, and although she had crutches to help, she still had a tendency to crumble.

Lei Yin hurriedly walked up and reached out to help her, saying, "Hello, how can I help you?" ”

The old witch woman stood still, turned her head to look at the young man who had been supporting him, and only at the height of one meter four she had to raise her head slightly to see Rein's face.

The years had left deep marks on her face, and her wrinkled, shrunken face looked particularly thin and fragile under the wide hood, and her silver white hair stood out among the black robes. Rein saw her eyes that had been baptized by vicissitudes and had seen countless people and things, her cloudy pupils were barely supported by a little light, and the corners of her drooping eyes seemed to be silently telling a story that had long been forgotten.

As soon as Rein saw her, he remembered his old and lonely grandmother, and his heart couldn't help but ache, and he firmly grasped the old grandmother's forearm with both hands, which became her other crutch.

The old witch looked into Rein's eyes and didn't speak for a while. Rayne was accustomed to the old man's slow movements, and waited patiently for her to react.

The old witch moved the cane in her other hand, leaned slightly towards Rein, and her shriveled lips moved, as if she wanted to say something.

"Whew-"

A gasp came from the side, and Rein looked strangely at Jack, who had just come out of his meal to meet him. He looked at himself and the old witch with an expression of disbelief and fear.

Meilan also walked from the kitchen, and she was also a little stunned when she saw the scene in front of her, but she was quiet by nature and did not show an undisguised exaggerated expression like Jack, but reacted quickly and said politely: "Ge, Granny Gloria, you are here." ”

At this time, Jack also found that he was revealing his emotions, and in embarrassment, he quickly turned around and walked towards the kitchen as if nothing had happened.

Rein didn't understand why the two of them reacted like this, could it be that this Granny Gloria was such a great person?

Granny Gloria gently moved her left hand that was holding Rhine and said, "I don't need to help, I can walk by myself." ”

"Huh? Oh. You be careful—" Rein quickly let go of his hand as soon as he heard this, and only after making sure she had her balance in hand that she didn't fall off before letting go completely.

Granny Gloria walked slowly to a table in the corner, leaning on crutches.

When she walked a little farther, Meilan walked briskly to Lei Yin with the menu, and said to him with a nervous expression: "Let me come to the reception, you go in quickly." ”

Meilan was about to walk over to greet the old woman, who looked not small, when she spoke, "Let the new waiter receive me." She said as she slowly sat down in her chair.

Meilan stopped, looking at Lei Yin a little stunned, obviously a little overwhelmed.

Rein heard the old woman naming herself, pointed at herself a little puzzled, and asked Meilan for help.

Meilan reluctantly gave the menu to Lei Yin, and whispered: "Be careful with the reception, she is ......"

"Why hasn't anyone come yet, I've been waiting for a long time." Granny Gloria's voice sounded again, and there was an indispensable majesty in it.

Meilan gently nudged Lei Yin, but had no choice but to let him pass.

Rhine knew that he had met a tricky guest, and he couldn't help but feel apprehensive. But I couldn't avoid it, so I had to bite the bullet.

Fortunately, he had been going out to work before, and today he had also gone through some experience in the warm fireplace, and he had a little bottom in his heart, so he adjusted his breathing and stepped forward.

"Hello, here's the menu, take your time and see what you need."

Rein handed the menu with both hands and placed it on the table in front of Gloria, then stood upright, taking a step back, leaving a safe distance for the guests to read the menu with peace of mind. Rein glanced at Meilan who was in front of the stage, and Jack who peeked out of the door, and was a little nervous by them.

Granny Gloria slowly flipped through the menu and asked nonchalantly, "When did you come here?" ”

Rein replied honestly: "I just came here yesterday, and today is the first day of work." ”

Granny Gloria flipped through a page of the menu, stopped, looked at Rein and said, "Why are you helping me?" Don't you know that supporting an elderly witch is an insult to her? ”

Rein was shocked, there is still such a statement?! Jack didn't tell me either! At this time, it was useless for him to complain, so he had to explain head-on: "That...... I'm sorry, I just came out of a remote village, and I didn't know there were such rules outside. I swear to God, absolutely no insult to you! I was just...... It's just a subconscious to support you, and if there is any offense, please forgive me. Lei Yin bowed apologetically in his heart, he never dared to insult the old man's self-esteem, because he was raised by his grandmother, and he knew how natural it was to respect and love the old man. It's just that he didn't expect that Lu Weilan still has a tradition of not wanting others to support him, which is really unexpected for him.

Granny Gloria looked at him, did not speak for a while, looked down at the menu, and said slowly: "I believe you, there is not a trace of lie in your eyes, they are as clear as the water in the river." It's been a long time since I've seen eyes like this. ”

Lei Yin didn't expect things to change like this, and slowly stood up, not knowing how to answer.

Granny Gloria then said, "Do you have any old people in your house? ”

Rein remembered his grandmother and replied a little gloomily, "Yes, it's just me and my grandmother in my house." ”

Granny Gloria listened, raised her head, her eyes suddenly became serious, she changed her previous godlessness, as if the stars in the world were shining again after removing the fog, and she asked in a solemn tone: "Then why don't you take care of her at home, but run to the city?!" ”

Rein's heart ached, and he replied, "I'm too far away from home, so far away that no one can tell me how to find my way back." So I'll stay for the time being and look for a way back. I will, will definitely find my way back to take care of my grandma. ”

Granny Gloria's piercing eyes stared at Rein like a pair of swords piercing into the depths of his soul. Rein did not shy away from it, because those words just now were not only for her, but also for a promise to himself, he would definitely find his way back and go home.

Granny Gloria finally relented, she saw nothing but sincerity and firmness in Rein's eyes, although there seemed to be a secret that she couldn't see, but his honesty and attitude had won her approval.

"Susan, this kid really chooses people......"

The light in her eyes disappeared, her eyes became as godless and weak as before, and the candle flame seemed to be extinguished at any time, and the momentum of the whole person was like a deflated balloon, quickly withering. She had reverted back to the weak old woman she had been when she first entered the door.

If he hadn't seen her change with his own eyes, Lei Yin would never have believed that his personal state and momentum could change so much, and his heart was full of curiosity about this old woman.

At this time, Aunt Susan received Jack's notice, hurriedly walked out of the kitchen, came to the table, saluted respectfully, and said with a smile on her face: "Granny Gloria, why didn't you tell me when you came, Rhine didn't snub you, right?" She made eye contact with Rein with an inquiring gaze and asked silently, "What have you done?" Rein also replied to her with his eyes: "So far, everything is fine." She breathed a sigh of relief.

Granny Gloria waved her hand, closed the menu, and said, "This child is very good, you should nurture him well." Give me a meal as usual. ”

Aunt Susan looked at Rein with a little surprise, and replied busily, "Huh, hey, okay, I'll go and prepare." ”

Aunt Susan motioned for Rein to hurry away, and then handed it to her, and Rein was ordered to walk away as if he had been granted amnesty.