Lu Xun didn't answer. He lowered his head. When their lips came together, Su Wan's mind went blank. His lips were dry and warm, with the sweet and sour taste of bayberry wine and a bit of the bitter taste of tobacco. She didn't push away. Lu Xun's kiss was slow and unhurried, as if he was testing some boundary. He took her lower lip and sucked it gently. Su Wan's knees immediately softened. She slid down, and he grabbed her waist with one hand and lifted her up. 19