The hotpot soup wasn't too hot and, even if it had splashed onto Shi Nianyao, it wouldn't have caused any harm.
Besides, the waitress quickly steadied her heel and regained balance.
So, even though the pot had poured its content, it eventually did not spill on Shi Nianyao.
However, in that moment, it did cause alarm.
Qiao Lian reflexively yelled, "Be careful!"
Shi Nianyao was startled and with widened eyes, she tried to dodge it to the side.
But for some reason, the image of Mo Xicheng moving his chair earlier on suddenly flashed across her mind.
She couldn't help thinking that if she were to fall in his direction, he might think that she was doing it on purpose.
The moment that thought struck her, she froze in position.
But at this point, she felt someone's arm grabbing her shoulders and, with a strong pull, she fell uncontrollably in that direction, right into Mo Xicheng's embrace.