"Let's eat out. My aunt gave me two coupons for a buffet today. Let's go together tonight."
Lin Li did a quick mental calculation. If he hurried back for a shower, he'd have just enough time to get ready and head out.
"Okay. Should I go straight to the restaurant, or should I meet you where you're teaching?"
"Come meet me where I'm teaching! We can just grab a taxi from here."
"Alright."
After hanging up, Lin Li slammed his foot on the gas. The silver van shot forward with a WHOOSH, speeding toward the city.
...
The sun was beginning to set, its last rays painting the evening sky.
The streetlights flickered on before the sun had fully set, their premature glow illuminating the growing shadows in dim corners.
Today, Su Yue was wearing an off-white, V-neck chiffon blouse with a delicate lace pattern.
A delicate 24-karat gold chain rested on her long, slender neck, from which hung a small pendant in the shape of a cute little calf—Xiaoni.
