The portion size was perfect for early morning. Eating the fish slices and slurping the rich broth made people think that it was going to be a great day. 

The youth was fast with his service and immediately took the bowl and chopsticks away after Li Qiye was finished. He then brought tea over to Li Qiye while the old man went to the corner to take a nap.

This tea seemed unrefined and lacking versus the tea Li Qiye had yesterday. It was bitter with a lingering aftertaste.

The lovers were finished as well and got up to leave. As they were passing by his table, they...