"Remember the last time you gave me a tie was five years ago," Shen Chi said.
Bai Man was startled, her heart softening. She hadn't expected him to remember, which touched her deeply.
"Is that tie still around?" Bai Man asked softly.
"Yes."
Bai Man smiled, feeling another surge of emotion. She really hadn't expected Shen Chi to still have it.
She ventured another question, "Your wife… has she ever given you such gifts?"
"What does she know? Sometimes when I talk to her about fashion and trends, she doesn't understand at all," Shen Chi frowned, his tone slightly dissatisfied.
"That's normal, these things require early exposure," Bai Man said.
"Mm."
"Oh, Shen Chi, I won't keep you from your work any longer. I've left dinner here for you to eat once you're done."
"Mm," Shen Chi responded, "Thank you."
"Still so formal with me," Bai Man laughed. "I hope you like it, I made it specially."
"Are you free on Sunday? I'd like to invite you to dinner," Shen Chi said.
