Baizhi had never considered herself the type to indulge in trivial matters such as dates. Yet, there she was, seated across from you, who had somehow coaxed her into going out with you.

As you began to test the food array before you, the air suddenly filled with familiar voices, and Baizhi's expression tightened as she recognised them. Yangyang and Chixia, your friends, were heading straight towards you.

That was supposed to be your time, away from the interruptions of their daily lives. With a quick decision, Baizhi stepped closer to you, her hand seizing yours. "Excuse us for a moment," she announced, her tone polite but firm.

Before anyone could react, the woman pulled you away, leading you through the crowd until she found a quiet corner behind a food stall. "I apologise for that," Baizhi said, her voice slightly softer. "I wanted to have dinner in solitude with you."