Autumn is a very comfortable season.
A glass of plum wine, a portion of fried peanuts, and a plate of poached beef seasoned with sesame oil are probably the best leisure activities for an autumn afternoon.
In fact, Gu Tao was very busy; the tasks at his hand could not be completed in a short while. Nevertheless, every afternoon he would spend a brief moment on the rooftop. Sometimes alone, sometimes it was the silent Rongrong sitting beside him. When he was alone, Gu Tao would sing, a song for himself that no one else could hear. When Rongrong was with him, the two of them would become very quiet, most of the time whispering softly.
"Children should not drink alcohol."
Facing Rongrong's request to try his wine, Gu Tao decisively refused. Although Rongrong was somewhat unhappy, she did not insist any further. She simply turned her back to him while still leaning against it. She hugged her knees and searched with her eyes for the star named Grandma that might appear during the day.
