Making A Decision

Grinning, Sister Xue raised her eyebrows at Shanchuan. Qin Guan didn't pay attention to the others. He just stared at Zhuchuan. "It's boring to talk about business on such a fine day, amid such beautiful scenery. I think you have achieved your aim."

Zhuchuan fixed his eyes on him for a long while, losing himself in his memories. After a full ten minutes, he stood up and smiled. "You are right."

There was a 20-centimeter height difference between the old man and the young man, but their backs were in harmony as they walked out. It seemed like they were old friends.

When the two enigmatic men left, Sister Xue and Shanchuan began to debate right away. After three pots of tea and five portions of Chinese dessert, they stopped, contented and aware that the real heroes were not back yet.

They exchanged a doubtful glance and stood up together. Their rumpling stomachs betrayed their appetite. They changed the topic awkwardly. "Where did they go?"