"You two...know each other?"
Zhong Huairen looked at Professor Xu, who was chatting enthusiastically about gourmet food with his son, feeling an inexplicable sense of disconnect.
He remembered that during his time at Beijing University, Professor Xu was always stern and unsmiling, as prim as an old scholar. The students' biggest fear was being called on by him to answer questions.
But now, the professor, whom students had once rated as the most unapproachable, was talking and laughing animatedly with his son, a warm smile never leaving his face.
If I took a picture and posted this in the alumni group, it would absolutely blow their minds, wouldn't it?
"We're all customers at Lin Ji's Food. Sometimes we even share a table when dining, so how could we not know each other? Yue Liyue is your son, Huairen? I really had no idea! Please come in; it's hot outside. Come in and enjoy the air conditioning."
