What did he see?
Lu Tong instinctively wanted to look back, but as she moved, Pei Yunmeng held her shoulder, not waiting for her to react. A shadow enveloped them, and Lu Tong's cheek touched his cool garment.
Pei Yunmeng stood in front of her.
The passing crowd did not glance their way more than once, as during the Lantern Festival, there are plenty of lovers strolling at night.
Lu Tong was almost entirely wrapped in his shadow, her head against his chest, at an intimate distance where she seemed to hear his soft yet strong heartbeat, beating one after another.
It was exceptionally clear amidst the surging tide of people.
After an unknown amount of time, the hand pressing on her eased a little.
He let go of Lu Tong.
"Whom did you see just now?" Lu Tong turned to look behind her, but the side was full of Flower Street's visitors, revealing nothing suspicious.
