In the middle of the night, Xiao Mai and Jin decided to sneak out of Huang Fu mansion through the secret path by the rear garden after discovering that every kitchen ran out of stock of instant noodles.
Having overspent much time on their engagement celebrations and work obligations, it was a rare opportunity for them to hang out on the deserted streets in hope of coming by any store that sells instant noodles.
Xiao Mai breathed relief, "At last, there's pure fresh air all around us...Even though it's dark, right?" She turned to Jin and smiled with utmost relaxation.
He knew how much she treasured a moment like this. Also extremely grateful that they are alone by themselves, he took her hand and added, "Xiao Mai, all of a sudden I'm thinking if we were to stay this way each night strolling without thoughts or cares about all that is happening during the day...And it's just the two of us...do you think we will discover something extraordinary at the end of this long stretch of road down there each time?"
Xiao Mai grew curious at his words. She rested on his shoulder and began to consider, "Something extraordinary...out of this world..."
While she was still engrossed, Jin's cellphone rang all of a sudden.
"Hello, Young Master Jin? I've done as you requested...Did you notice it?"
Xiao Mai wondered who the caller was as Jin glanced about trying to catch sight of that certain something.
As they continued walking, Xiao Mai exclaimed with pain for she had unawarely kicked hard the side of a bench. Both stopped and saw that there was a bag of stuff placed on it.
After making sure that she was alright, Jin urged them both to have a look at what it was.
"Whoever kind soul finds this, please dispose of it...Many thanks..." Xiao Mai read a note that was stuck onto the bag. They looked around but found none of a trashbin to dump it into.
"Oh," Jin pretended to be all innocent. "Xiao Mai, why don't we see what's inside?"
She nodded, "It's gonna be a waste, right?'
Opening up the bag, among all things, they found out it contains new packets of Xiao Mai's favourite instant noodles. Jin had to keep himself from breaking into an uncontrollable fit of laughter while at the same time, witnessing the surge of bliss-filled expression on Xiao Mai's angelic face.
"Let's keep these for ourselves," he eagerly suggested.
She looked at him, a little doubtful, "I don't understand why anyone would want to throw them away..."
Faced with such a response, Jin began to feel uneasy. Worried that Xiao Mai would not buy his words, they were abruptly distracted by the sound of a rolling cart approaching from nearby.
It turned out to be a vendor pushing his mobile stall in their direction. Looking more clearly, Xiao Mai squealed excitedly for the person was selling hot street foods. Still holding onto the bag of noodles in his hand, Jin found himself at a lost for words and somewhat confused.
"Hey there, young couple! Wanna try some fresh steaming midnight snacks?" the vendor called out.
Xiao Mai beamed with overwhelming delight, "Definitely! Cook as much as you can!" She then rushed up to him without delay.
The blurred Jin stood baffled, "Cook...?" Pondering more on Xiao Mai's words, he figured at last and also hurried after her.
Xiao Mai was about to order her share of supper when Jin simply interrupted.
"Can I just have a use of your stove for a few minutes?" he asked of the vendor.
Xiao Mai's eyes widen. She nudged him aside, "Jin, what are you talking about?"
He flashed her a tempting smile and pulled out two packets from the bag, "To cook these for the two of us..."
It seemed that she could do nothing to stop him and the vendor agreed after much stubborn persuasion from Jin's part. Yet, Xiao Mai too did not give up her chance of trying out her much-loved snacks.
As they sat themselves on the nearby bench, Xiao Mai could not help entertaining the thought of how those noodles came about. She did not rule out the possibility of Jin being behind it all. However, seeing his childlike side as they enjoyed to the full this night's heartwarming supper, she feels ever surely his care in a refreshing new way. He has won her heart over again.
