Tang Li asked without changing his expression:

How did you find out?

When this was mentioned, Song Beiyu perked up, showing no signs of being a person suffering from late-stage stomach cancer.

However, upon closer inspection, Tang Li realized that he was indeed very thin.

During the day, I noticed he had a blush on his cheeks, probably because he was tired from exercising. But at night, when the outdoor lights shone on his face, I realized he was frighteningly pale.

But when he talks about topics he's good at and interested in, he gives off a sense of vitality that he'll break through even the most solid rock.

"Sister-in-law, look at this table: stinky tofu, sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, sweet potato noodles, crayfish, large sausages, and all kinds of grilled skewers. It's a typical Tanzhou specialty. The author has mentioned these more than once in the book."

It turns out that the food gave them away.

"Anything else?"

Judging solely by the food, it can only prove that the author likes Tanzhou cuisine or once lived in Tanzhou.

Song Beiyu, this clever little devil, beckoned with his finger:

"This author, like his sister-in-law, loves to eat chestnuts from Jinlimen."

Upon hearing this, Tang Li's heart skipped a beat.

I almost thought I was about to be exposed in front of him.

But then he changed the subject:

"But you little girls all seem to like eating golden chestnuts."

Little girl.

These three words really touch my heart!

He's just a little boy, yet the way he uttered the words "little girl" showed his deep affection.

"Just because of the Golden Chestnut Gate?"

Jinlimen is a popular snack brand in Tanzhou, and its headquarters are located in Tanzhou.

Song Beiyu nodded:

“There’s a newly franchised Jinlimen store in Yingcheng Shopping Mall. I checked, and the store only officially opened two days ago. The author mentioned the store in the chapter he updated a couple of days ago, so I’m sure the author is in Tanzhou. Sister-in-law, you like Jinlimen, so you might have seen her while you were queuing.”

Is this okay?

Tang Li couldn't help but laugh:

"You might have seen her yesterday when you were queuing to buy chestnuts."

After saying that, Tang Li suddenly froze.

"So you and your brother were at the mall yesterday to look for this author?"

Is it really just a coincidence?

Song Beiyu corrected:

“Sister-in-law, I’m not a pervert. I just want to walk the path the author walked. She wrote in her book that as long as you can open your eyes every morning, breathe in the air, feel the sunlight, and hear the sounds of this world, then life has meaning. As for whether you can see the sun the next day or how long you can live, what does it matter?”

Actually, that was just her way of calming herself down after having a little resentment while she was alone in her room.

I never expected that I would be remembered.

Tang Li didn't know how to respond, but luckily Song Beiye and Yunxi came out with two plates of sliced ​​watermelon, smiling as they asked:

What are you two talking about?

Song Beiyu stood up and politely helped Yunxi take the plate: "We were talking about an author who writes a book."

"Oh, which author is it? Tell me, and see if I recognize them?"

Yunxi sat down, looking ready to watch the drama unfold.

Tang Li slightly stood up and handed Song Beiyu a slice of watermelon:

"Little brother, come here and have some watermelon."

Song Beiyu, however, was still interested in this topic and continued chatting with Yunxi:

"Her name is Tangli Banyu. I really like her books, sister. Have you read them?"

Upon hearing this, Yunxi also became interested:

"I'm waiting for the film and television adaptation of her book. Oh, and I also heard that their website's annual author conference was held in Tanzhou this year. You probably didn't know that, did you?"

Alright.

I'm forced to eat my own melon again.

Tang Li smiled awkwardly, with a hint of helplessness. She seemed to have forgotten to tell Yunxi about this.

Seeing that the two of them were chatting enthusiastically, Song Beiye also started to find topics to talk about with Tang Li:

"Does Miss Tang also like this author?"

Well...

like.

Of course I like it.

If a person doesn't even like themselves, how can you expect them to love the whole world?

Tang Li nervously picked up the juice, took a sip, and nodded.

"Are you interested in attending this event? I just happened to get a few tickets and was worried about finding someone to go with him. If Miss Tang is willing, we can go together."

Fearing she might refuse, Song Beiye specifically emphasized:

"The proprietress also seemed very interested."

Tang Li politely declined.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Song. I hope you have a pleasant stay in Tanzhou."

Um.

Conversation killer.

Song Beiye lowered his head and smiled: "Is Miss Tang so distant from everyone?"

Is this a sense of distance?

Tang Li stated frankly:

"This is a boundary. In the world as I know it, marriage is a fence. Anyone who wants to jump over this fence to cross a certain stage of life should take a detour. After all, no matter how beautiful the scenery inside the fence is, it cannot be shared with others."

Loyalty is the most basic bottom line.

To your partner, and to yourself.

Song Beiye expressed his apologies:

"I believe that liking someone does not violate morality. There are countless wildflowers, and every one of them is sought after."

He's using a fallacy of equivocation.

Some of them even argued illogically.

Very good, Tang Li loves to argue with people about these seemingly insignificant but profound truths.

She leaned back slightly in her chair, shifting to a more comfortable position, and began to criticize:

"Liking someone doesn't violate morality, but when you know that the person you like is already taken, yet you still say it out loud, your liking has already become an insult."

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