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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Why's the grilled chicken at the back of Plaza Senayan so good?" Olive asks, occasionally glancing behind her. She just finished her lunch. Although she only had half a portion of rice, she ordered two pieces of chicken. It's the same as being full, right?"
"I think it's because of the dining atmosphere, Liv," Yossie assumes. "Because when it's a bit crowded, and the rice is hot and freshly taken from the chicken marinating station, it's definitely delicious."
"Yeah, you're right," Olive smiles faintly. "I felt so embarrassed meeting Mr. Matthew earlier."
"Oh yeah, you were called to the meeting room, huh?"
Olive nods without hesitation. "I got a really stern warning. Oh my God, I kept thinking about that wrong posting incident!"
"I've become more self-aware too."
"Anyway, we need to keep improving ourselves and not easily give up when we make mistakes. Don't let it get us down. That was Mr. Matthew's advice."
Having lunch with Yossi
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