Those accusing words were too hefty for Ye Jie to bear. He was shocked. "Because of me?" To make sure that he didn't hear things, he asked again with an emphasis on his words along with his own index finger pointing at his face. Xu Mey nodded. "Why? Am I reminding you of the bitterness of life?"
Xu Mey leaned back in her seat languidly. "No... You're not the reminder of bitterness...." She sighed audibly. "Instead, you're trying to show me the sweetness of life."
"Isn't that a good thing?" He frowned.
"Not for someone like me. I'm scared... If I got used to your sweetness, it'll get tougher to accept the bitterness of life. It was already hard enough to embrace this bitter taste." She was looking everywhere except for him. His soul-sucking eyes were too much for her to take.
Ye Jie sighed. "Then let me share that taste with you." His face was straight without any hint of jest.
