Zhou Qianlin ate at her own pace. She dropped her head, and slowly placed the dumplings in her mouth one by one.
Lan Jue took the time to find a spot beside her. He watched the sky grow darker over the horizon. He enjoyed the sense of stillness and quiet.
“How is it? Good?” Lan Jue looked back towards her with a smile.
“Mm.” Qianlin nodded her head.
Lan Jue continued. “You know the drawback to eating chives?”
Qianlin looked at him with curiosity in her eyes. “What’s that?”
“Chives have a great deal of nutrients,” he explained sagely. “Unfortunately It does have a detriment. You see the smell is so strong you can’t kiss anyone for a while after eating some.” 1
“Who in their right mind would want to-” She trailed off, her face red with embarrassment.
Her abashment caused her lily-white skin to become pink as a flush crept across her face. Her glance was admonishing and shy. In the dim light of the streetlamp overhead, she looked like a dream.
