Dressed in an old and shabby, but his favorite, robe, the man entered the bamboo hut. He carried a small, warm pot in his hands, which smelled pleasant. Zhuzhi-lan was actually a very good cook, despite spending many years in his ugly snake form.

"Dinner is ready. Can I distract you from your work so you can have dinner?"

Zhuzhi-lan addressed him politely and respectfully, placing the pot on a small table. He waited anxiously for your answer.