A bowl of clear soup noodles lay before them, topped with a poached egg, two leaves of bok choy, and sprinkled with chopped scallions; the colors vibrant, the aroma enticing, and the taste lingering delightfully in the mouth.
Within moments, the two of them had finished their two bowls of noodles. Yun Ya gave a thumbs-up: "Brother Yan, that was delicious."
"Cut the flattery; I'm still waiting for your explanation," said Yan Song as he took the bowls and turned to the kitchen.
While Yan Song was washing the dishes, Yun Ya suddenly hugged him from behind, resting her face on his back and rubbing it like a kitten.
"Back then, Yuesheng kidnapped me, then Pei Qinghan appeared and decided to send me back. That's when we encountered the assassin. Yun Shu sent the assassin to kill me. It was Pei Qinghan who risked his life to save me. If it hadn't been for him, you might not have seen me today..."