Silently Leaving the Mortal World

Simple blurb: A story about loving someone and being loved.

A slightly more complicated blurb: Question: Will their journey be arduous? Answer: No. Asked again: Will their journey be arduous? Answer: ...No. Asked once more: Will their journey be arduous? Answer: ...Maybe not. One last time: Will their journey be arduous? Answer: Yes. That's more like it {laughs}.

Just a tiny bit of sweetness.

Hmph, what a liar. It's not sweet at all.

Laughter fills this splendid, flower-filled celebration.

"Wow, I want to try that."

"..."

Zhou Zheng picked one up and popped it into his mouth, frowning. "This candy..."

Mo Xin looked at him expectantly. "Is it good?"

"It's bitter."

"Want to try it?" Zhou Zheng raised an eyebrow, teasing her.

Mo Xin hesitated. Suddenly, Zhou Zheng pulled her close and lowered his head. A warm sensation touched her lips, and then a piece of candy slipped into her mouth. "Mmm..."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.