The night was so quiet that you could hear your own heartbeat.
Chenxing walked alone on a path paved with cobblestones, bathed in moonlight. The cool shadows cast by the trees on either side gave rise to an exquisite atmosphere, reminiscent of a beautiful Song dynasty poem.
For some reason, her mind kept wandering to the minutest of details she seldom paid heed to.
Details about Gu Shaocheng.
His changes were evident.
Seeing Gu Shaocheng again after eight months, she always felt something different about him. Being around him now always enveloped her in a warm atmosphere.
Despite his sharp tongue, always saying she was ugly; despite his bad behaviour, including refusing Hua Hua's help; despite his stinginess, calculating even the cost of meals...
Ah...such a man. When he protects you, even a slight disturbance could provoke him; but when he bullies you, even a meal comes with the price. It's a love-hate relationship - maddening and yet adorably sweet at the same time.
