As the city lights came on, it was the peak of rush hour, with traffic flowing endlessly amid the clamor and bustle.
After eating and drinking their fill, they left the restaurant. Wang Yan stretched lazily, then pulled out a cigarette from his pocket.
Lin Xiao carried her bag in both hands, balancing on her heels as she played a boring little game. After stumbling, she said to Wang Yan, "Nothing else, right?"
"There was never anything wrong from the start. Missing you was the biggest thing."
Wang Yan chuckled. "Ever heard the saying, 'Walk a hundred steps after a meal, and live to ninety-nine'?"
"That'll just make your stomach sag. Eating on an empty stomach isn't good either."
Though Lin Xiao complained, her body was more honest. She had already stepped forward to follow Wang Yan.
Watching Wang Yan smoke so leisurely, she asked, "Wang Yan, I really don't understand. What exactly did you want with me?"
"How many times do I have to say it? I missed you, I missed you, I missed you. Why won't you believe me?"
"You're a filthy hooligan. When has a single word out of your mouth ever been true? And you're so scheming and malicious. When Xi Cheng hacked at you before, no one reported that you were..."
Hearing Lin Xiao's condemnation, Wang Yan shook his head. "Great undertakings don't fuss over trivialities. If you fail, even the best reputation is useless. If you succeed, even the worst reputation will be sought after."
"Then haven't you considered Nan Xiang and Lin Quan? They're girls, after all. With something like this posted online, how are they supposed to face people?"
"Do they look like they can't face anyone?"
Lin Xiao lowered her head, holding her little bag behind her back with both hands