Even the coldest person would inevitably soften a little when speaking of someone he cared about. A faint curve lifted the corners of Qi Gu's lips. His eyes were closed, his long, straight lashes casting fan-shaped shadows over his jade-like cheeks.
Shifu, there's someone I like now, someone I want to spend my life with. I haven't told him yet, but I think he won't turn me down.
He's a little frail and easily frightened. When we first met, I couldn't see his lifespan. I knew then that his relationship with me would be something unusual. I thought we would be close friends, but never expected we would be lovers. That's good too.
You always said I spoke little, thought a lot, and did a lot too. Fortunately, he doesn't think I'm too quiet or find me dull.
And I don't find him noisy either.
Perhaps this is what people these days often call complementary personalities?
Anyway, we're doing well. I haven't confessed my feelings yet because I always feel actions are better than words. Since he's frail, I'm afraid his lifespan may be shortened, so I wanted to put his mind at ease first... It's just that the talisman is a little difficult. I'll probably need more time to figure it out. If I'd known things would turn out this way, I should have studied more talismans of this kind back then.
But I was young before and knew nothing of love. I only had eyes for ghost-catching talismans, which has left me scrambling now.
Having said everything he needed to, Qi Gu added one final thought: All right, I won't keep you from your roast chicken. That's all I wanted to tell you anyway.
Holding the incense in both hands, Qi Gu bowed reverently once more, then opened