Dan was sweating buckets as he looked over the menu. The tranquil ambiance of trees, plants and bonsai beyond the vermillion walls failed to calm him down.
They took a private room overlooking the bridge outside. The cool wind was flowing freely, rustling the bamboo leaves. It was very relaxing, for a normal visitor.
Well, Verdan Zhou did not actually come to appreciate the cultural design and landscape. He came to be grilled!
Midori giggled as he continued to gulp down his cold water. His handkerchief had swept over his forehead and neck multiple times. The tie which she secured around his collar had already been loosened.
She sipped her green tea in amusement. They had arrived at the meeting place half an hour early.
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Back in City S, Michelle and Riley were playing with the dogs in the park.
After tossing frisbees for the two dogs to catch, they took a rest under the cool shade of a tree.
