On a pilgrimage to worship Buddha, perhaps the Bodhisattva sensed that among the faithful were two older singles who were born without a hint of romance, and took it upon themself to tie a red thread for them on the Matchmaker's behalf.
One was a Gemini who had grown pessimistic about love after enduring one blow after another.
The other was a Capricorn who had been hurt by her mother and had come to reject love.
When they were friends, they could always find something to chat about. So why did dating make things so awkward?
No experience with romance? So they were awkward lovers?
For example, when they first started dating, things went like this:
Song Zhoutong said, "I like Sichuan food."
Zongzi said, "I don't eat spicy food. I prefer Cantonese cuisine."
Song Zhoutong replied, "Oh."
With the careful guidance of Lao Zhu and Momo, things changed to this:
Song Zhoutong showed some initiative and asked, "Which Cantonese dish do you like best?"
Zongzi replied, "Honey-glazed char siu."
On a holiday a few days later, while other girls received flowers and gifts, she stared at a whole box of vacuum-packed char siu, torn between laughter and tears. She still had to pretend to be thrilled and force herself to praise it.
Later, when they finally let go of their inhibitions and relaxed around each other, things at last became like this:
Song Zhoutong said, "Come with me to eat crazy-spicy hot pot."
Zongzi replied, "Crazy? No way, not even if you kill me!!!"
Song Zhoutong hauled her straight into the restaurant, then felt a pang of conscience and ordered her a mild broth pot. But before the meal was over, his own spicy pot was mercilessly raided.
Most people are introverted in front of good friends and strangers. Arrow in knee