In Peace City, night always fell especially early.
At six in the evening, the red lanterns along the old street lit up one after another, adding a touch of lively warmth to the chilly little town.
Su Bai held Ke Yujia's hand as they walked out of the alley selling Oil Dunzi. The little girl was still holding half an unfinished Oil Dunzi, eating it with great relish like a food-protective little hamster, with a tiny bit of oil still at the corner of her mouth.
"Just a snack made you this happy?"
Su Bai stopped and naturally pulled a tissue from his pocket, gently wiping the corner of her mouth as if handling fragile porcelain. "Come on, I'll take you for a proper meal. It's freezing out. You can't have this stuff for dinner."
With Su Bai wiping her mouth so intimately, Ke Yujia's cheeks flushed again.
"N-No need to go somewhere too nice."
She spoke quietly, a little embarrassed. "Brother Su Bai, you already helped me so much today, and you even gave me so many 'bonuses'... Let me treat you to dinner! But I usually save money at school, so I might... might not be able to afford anywhere too expensive. I know a place up ahead that sells potato noodles in clay pots. It tastes pretty good. How about we eat there?"
Seeing how cautious she was, afraid of making him spend too much while still wanting to repay him however she could, Su Bai's heart softened.
Even though she now knew he was a wealthy boss, the innocence and simplicity in her bones had not changed at all.
"Silly girl."
Su Bai curled a finger and lightly flicked her smooth forehead. "When you're out with me, how could I let a girl pay? Not even