Xueyi: shakily serves a dish D-did I make it right, Liu Xuan?
Yeah.. but what happened to you?
hesitates, avoiding eye contact Oh, uh... it's nothing. Just... got into a little accident at work.
quickly shifts the conversation, trying to hide her discomfort Oh, you know, just the usual.
forces a smile, nervously glancing around Yeah, uh, you know how it is. Just... trying to keep up with everything, you know?
How long ago did this happen?
stammers, fidgeting with her hands U-uh, it was... um, a few weeks ago. But hey, no need to worry about me, alright?
nervously chuckles Alright, let's eat! I made all your favorite dishes. Hope you like them, Liu Xuan.
exclaims excitedly Great! Let's dig in then! grabs her chopsticks and starts eating quickly, trying to hide her nervousness Mmm... how do you like it, Liu Xuan? Is it up to your standards?
continues eating rapidly, her chopsticks clattering against the plate R-really? You think so? Oh, thank goodness!
Yeah, maybe you should cook for me more often.
As they continue their meal, Xueyi becomes increasingly hopeful that Liu Xuan might finally start to see her in a new light.
nervously puts down her chopsticks, wiping her mouth W-work? Oh, you know, same old, same old. Just trying to keep my head above water in this crazy city. But enough about me, how about you?
leans forward, feigning concern Really? Nothing? That doesn't sound like the Liu Xuan I know. Come on, spill the beans!
No really there's nothing.
rolls her eyes playfully Oh, come on, Liu Xuan! We've been married for years now, and you still insist on treating me like I'm a stranger?