"There's interesting people everywhere." But Xingchen nods in agreement. There are interesting people here. "And I'm sure she's grateful for your help. She'll be reunited with him one way or another, if it's meant to be."

He picks up a bowl, facing Xue Yang but still holding it close.

"Hold out your hand."

When Xue Yang does, he places the wrapped sweet there, and then offers him his dinner.

"You know which would be best to eat first, right?"