His slight touch of humor cheered Nan, and her smiles were sugary.
Just then the strangest thing happened - it was more than halfway through the meal, but I was only starting to feel hungry. My appetite for the romance was whetted. Hence the delicious food tasted more delicious. While they were taking a break and looking full or almost full, I kept eating less slowly.
“Look,” Mr Bao cleared his throat first, then gave everyone an attentive look, “I’m currently in charge of a multi-million project, the biggest of my life. If I can succeed in this project, then I can help you out. Specifi cally, I’ll help Nan open another massage parlor, a grander one than the one where we fi rst met; and Guo, for Ru’s infertility, I’ll give you the best contact of the best doctor at Peking People’s Hospital, and of course, all the treatment fees will be mine; as for my new friend, one day, when you travel to Dunhuang Grottoes in Henan Province, where my project is, I’ll be glad to cover all your expenses, at least the transportation fees, as my hospitality.”