(Mouse and Cat) The Reed Flowers Series: Shadows of the Past

Bai Yutang said nothing more. He nodded, glanced at the plum tree in front of the courtyard gate, then turned and headed toward the bedroom. Following his gaze, Zhan Zhao let his eyes settle on the plum tree. A jumble of feelings welled up inside him, and for a moment, he couldn’t move. After taking two steps, Bai Yutang sensed that the cat hadn’t followed. He looked back, saw where Zhan Zhao was gazing, and finally managed a faint smile. “Fifth Master, there’s something I forgot to tell you.” “Hm?” Zhan Zhao replied, a little bewildered. Could this rat have prepared a meal for him? Bai Yutang paused deliberately before saying, “Mei’er never liked plum trees.” Zhan Zhao blinked in surprise as the man spoke slowly, each pause drawn out and exasperating: “That girl thought plum blossoms were too cold and austere. She loved the fiery roses.” “It’s Fifth Master who really likes plum blossoms.” “I love their proud spirit, standing tall against the wind.” “Cat, do you understand?” After leaving him with those words, the man turned, opened the door, and went inside. Zhan Zhao stood in the courtyard and couldn’t help looking at the plum tree again. He had no idea when his face had begun to flush. Theme: