Chapter 49. Happy Birthday.

Lin Yan followed half a step behind Xiao Che, feeling like a cat being led around.

The hustle and bustle of the night market is overwhelming, with dazzling lights, noisy crowds, and a mix of various aromas.

Lin Yan, however, was no longer relaxed and at ease. All his senses were tense, and his attention was completely focused on the back of the person wearing a silver mask in front of him.

No assassins! No assassins! No assassins!

I'll say it three times because it's important!

Xiao Che, who was walking ahead, seemed to notice his nervousness. He slowed his pace, turned his head, and his gaze, hidden behind his mask, swept over Lin Yan's tense appearance. His voice carried a hint of amusement: "Young Master Lin, there's no need to be so nervous. Since you're out for a stroll, you should relax."

Lin Yan: "..."

That's what I say, but I—no, I can't do it!

Despite his inner grumbling, Lin Yan forced a smile and said, "Yes, Young Master Xiao is right."

Xiao Che seemed to have just mentioned it casually, and said nothing more. He walked leisurely with his hands behind his back, his eyes sweeping over the dazzling array of vendors on both sides with great interest.

He seemed curious about everything. He would stop in front of the sugar figurine stall to watch how the old craftsman used sugar syrup to outline lifelike birds and beasts; he would also stop at the sugar blowing stall to watch the hot syrup magically transform into various shapes in the artist's hands.

But he just looked and didn't buy anything, as if he was simply appreciating this folk craft.

Lin Yan followed beside him, her mind filled with unease.

His Majesty is actually interested in these things?

It's not impossible, though; the palace doesn't have these things.

Just as Lin Yan was lost in thought, Xiao Che stopped in front of a stall selling lanterns.

The stall was quite large, filled with all kinds of lanterns, from the simplest lotus lanterns and rabbit lanterns to elaborately made lanterns and palace lanterns with exquisite patterns. They had everything, and under the night and candlelight, they were dazzling and beautiful.

Many tourists gathered around the stalls to browse, especially young men and women and families with children.

Xiao Che's gaze lingered over the lanterns, finally settling on the most exquisite and intricate hexagonal palace lantern.

The lantern frame was meticulously crafted from fine bamboo strips, with all six sides covered in pure white gauze. The gauze was decorated with delicate paintings of landscapes, pavilions, and figures with flowing robes and lifelike expressions. Golden tassels hung from the corners of the lantern, swaying gently in the breeze, making it appear exceptionally elegant and refined. Of course, the price was also extremely "attractive".

Lin Yan also noticed the lamp and secretly admired its beauty, but was then startled by its price.

This is highway robbery! Such an expensive lamp!

This isn't selling lamps, it's selling works of art!

It looks nice, but the price is too low. With that money, you'd be better off buying a few more pounds of meat.

Lin Yan subconsciously touched her purse, which had emptied considerably that day, and decisively looked away to see the cute and affordable little lanterns next to her.

Xiao Che, however, seemed not to have seen the price. He pointed to the hexagonal palace lantern and said to the stall owner, "Take it down so I can take a look."

Seeing that the customer, though wearing a mask, possessed an extraordinary air, the stall owner smiled broadly, carefully took down the lamp, and presented it with both hands: "Young master has a discerning eye! This is the stall's prized possession. Look at the craftsmanship and the materials used; you won't find another lamp as exquisite as this one in the entire capital!"

Xiao Che took the lamp, examined it carefully, and nodded, seemingly quite satisfied.

Then, with remarkable ease, he handed the lamp to Lin Yan, who was studying the rabbit lamp beside him: "Here you go."

Lin Yan: "???"

He blankly accepted the exorbitantly expensive palace lantern, his mind still a little foggy: "Young Master Xiao? What is this?"

"Just now I noticed you seemed quite fond of this lamp, looking at it from left to right, your gaze lingering on it." Xiao Che's tone was calm, as if he were stating something trivial. "Since we are destined to meet, I will give it to you."

Lin Yan was dumbfounded.

Did he linger there, reluctant to leave?

No...right?

In modern times, there are domineering CEOs who pay the bill; in ancient times, there were domineering emperors who gifted lamps.

Lin Yan, holding the excessively ornate palace lantern, said, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"It's just a lamp. I think it suits you quite well. Keep it." Xiao Che sent Li Defu to pay for it.

Li Defu immediately stepped forward, took out a silver ingot from his pocket, and handed it to the stall owner: "Keep the change."

The stall owner accepted the silver ingot, which was enough to buy almost half of his stall, and was overjoyed, his eyes practically popping out of his head. He thanked him repeatedly, saying, "Thank you so much, young master! Thank you so much, young master! You are so generous!"

Lin Yan, holding the lamp, watched Li Defu's practiced payment and then looked at Xiao Che's relaxed expression as if he had only bought a candied hawthorn. He was completely speechless.

Fine, you're rich, you can do whatever you want.

[Thank you for the luxurious lantern!]

Lin Yan happily hugged the lamp and thanked them.

Xiao Che hummed in agreement, the corners of his lips beneath the mask seeming to curve slightly, before turning and continuing to walk forward.

Lin Yan was carrying a magnificent palace lantern that clashed with his casual attire, making him look like a mobile lamp stand. It was only because Li Defu saw that Lin Yan was struggling that he called out a guard from the shadows to carry it for him.

Lin Yan felt much more at ease seeing that Xiao Che had brought Li Defu with him when he went out, and he no longer needed to worry about assassins.

Not far ahead, another round of cheers came from ahead.

It turned out to be a stall for guessing lantern riddles, surrounded by a group of young people who looked like scholars, deep in thought.

Dozens of lanterns of various shapes and sizes hang from tall bamboo poles, each with a slip of paper bearing a riddle. Those who guess correctly can take the corresponding lantern as a prize.

Xiao Che paused, then became interested again and strolled over, with Lin Yan immediately following.

His gaze swept over the riddles, most of which were common word puzzles and object puzzles, posing no challenge to him.

Xiao Che casually lit a few lamps and, almost at a glance, gave the answer to the riddle. His answer was accurate and flawless, drawing the attention of everyone around him, who were full of amazement.

The stall owner quickly took down the lucky draw prizes—a few well-made lanterns—and offered them up.

Xiao Che himself did not take it, but only gestured to Li Defu to take it.

Soon, Li Defu was carrying several lanterns, looking just like a lantern peddler. He then handed the lanterns to other guards.

Lin Yan's lips twitched involuntarily as he watched this scene.

[Your Majesty, are you here to purchase goods?]

Is the palace short of lanterns?

Just as Lin Yan was secretly complaining, Xiao Che's gaze fell on a rather uniquely shaped carp lantern.

The carp lantern was bright red all over, with scales outlined in gold powder, making it lifelike. Two small obsidian stones were also embedded in its eyes. The riddle hanging under the lantern was much more difficult than the previous ones: "One side is green, the other side is red; one side likes rain, the other side likes wind."

Several scholars-looking people nearby were discussing in hushed tones.

"Is it the character for 'autumn'? No, no, the character for 'autumn' can be broken down into 'grain' and 'fire.' Grain likes rain, and fire likes wind? But green and red don't seem to match up..."

"Perhaps it's the character '青'? But that doesn't seem like it..."

"It's difficult, so very difficult!"

Xiao Che pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Lin Yan, who was still lost in thought, and asked, "Young Master Lin, what do you think is the solution to this riddle?"

Lin Yan was called upon and looked at the riddle.

One side is green, the other is red; one side rejoices in rain, the other in wind?

This riddle seems familiar.

Lin Yan frowned in thought, when suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"I've got it!" Lin Yan's eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "It's the character '艳' (yan). '艳' is composed of '丰' (feng) and '色' (se). '丰' represents lush vegetation, which is green and likes rain. '色' means color and scenery, often associated with liveliness and bustle, and likes wind... Wait, that doesn't seem right either..."

He stopped mid-sentence, making his explanation seem even more far-fetched!

As Xiao Che listened to his unreliable conjectures and self-talk, a very soft chuckle came from behind the mask.

He suggested, "Think of it simply, it might not be a word puzzle, but rather refers to a common object."

"A common sight?" Lin Yan scratched his head. "One side green and the other red... a watermelon? A watermelon with a green rind and red flesh? But watermelons like rain and wind, and they like warmth and sunlight, so they don't seem to particularly like rain and wind..."

Lin Yan's voice grew softer and softer as he spoke, and soon he, like the other scholars beside him, was racking his brains but could not find an answer.

Xiao Che's smile deepened, and he stopped trying to make things difficult for him. He slowly said, "It is 'grain' and 'fire.' But it is not the character 'autumn.' The answer refers to the two characters 'grain' and 'fire' themselves. In spring, the seedlings are green and thriving with rain; in winter, the fire in the stove is red and blazing with wind. The riddle describes the normal state of the four seasons and the human world."

Lin Yan suddenly realized: "So that's how it is!"

[Your Majesty is amazing! How did you even develop such a brain?!]

So the answer is grain and "fire"? This riddle is really tricky!

The surrounding scholars clapped their hands in admiration, exclaiming, "So that's how it is! We've learned a lot!"

The stall owner smiled and took down the exquisite carp lantern, handing it to Xiao Che: "Young master, this lantern is yours."

Xiao Che took the carp lantern, but instead of keeping it for himself, he naturally handed it to Lin Yan: "We were guessing riddles together just now, so you should get a share of the prize."

Lin Yan looked at the carp lantern offered to him, then at the exorbitantly expensive palace lantern in his own hand, and instinctively wanted to decline: "Young Master Xiao, this..."

"Take it." Xiao Che's tone brooked no refusal. "Could it be that Young Master Lin finds this lamp less exquisite than the one from before?"

Lin Yan: "...I dare not, thank you very much, Young Master Xiao."

"Let's go, it seems more lively up ahead." Xiao Che said lightly, continuing forward.

Lin Yanba entrusted the carp lantern to Li Defu and quickly followed.

Next, Xiao Che seemed to truly immerse himself in this rare folk entertainment.

He watched with great interest as a troupe performed sword swallowing, fire breathing, and bowl balancing in the open space, and even casually gave them a handful of copper coins as a reward.

I saw some burly men shirtless performing a thrilling and exciting iron flower display.

The molten iron, glowing red-hot, was forcefully struck into the air, instantly bursting into thousands of dazzling golden sparks that fell like a meteor shower, drawing gasps and cheers from the onlookers.

Lin Yan was also stunned. He tilted his head back, his mouth slightly open, and couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "Wow!"

[A testament to the wisdom of our ancient people! Purely handmade, no special effects! Awesome!]

[If I took a picture of this and posted it on WeChat Moments, how many likes would I get?]

Xiao Che stood beside him, listening to the unreserved exclamations around him, his gaze shifting from the dazzling iron sparks to Lin Yan's profile illuminated by the firelight.

Those eyes, which always held a wealth of emotions, were wide open at this moment, brimming with pure surprise and admiration. The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, as if she had forgotten all her restraint and worries.

Xiao Che's gaze lingered on his face for a moment before slowly shifting away, looking back at the night sky, and asking casually, "Do you like it?"

Lin Yan nodded subconsciously: "I love it! It's so beautiful!"

Xiao Che gave a faint "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

After the iron flower performance ended, Xiao Che gave him some money and continued walking.

As he walked, Xiao Che stopped in front of a building with a sign that read "Washe".

The faint sounds of gongs and drums, cheers, and singing could be heard from inside, clearly indicating that it was a multi-purpose entertainment venue.

Xiao Che seemed quite interested and stepped inside.

Lin Yan had no choice but to follow them inside.

Stepping inside is like entering another world.

The vast space was roughly divided into several areas by screens or railings. In some areas, storytelling was taking place, with the clapping of the gavel making a loud thud, and the storyteller's eloquent speech captivating the audience. In others, variety shows were being performed, with actors in painted faces performing somersaults, singing, reciting, acting, and fighting on stage. There were also shadow puppet shows and puppet shows, with various performances taking place simultaneously, creating a noisy yet strangely harmonious atmosphere.

This was the first time Lin Yan had ever seen such a large-scale ancient comprehensive entertainment venue. His eyes were immediately overwhelmed, and he looked around curiously.

Xiao Che was clearly visiting such a place for the first time, but he was much calmer than Lin Yan. His gaze slowly swept over the various performance areas and finally landed on the stage where the shadow puppet show was being performed.

Behind the white screen, brightly colored shadow puppets are illuminated by lights. With the performer's skillful manipulation and singing, an unknown story unfolds. Though simple, it is quite interesting.

Xiao Che found an empty seat and sat down, gesturing for Lin Yan to sit as well.

Li Defu stood silently in the shadows a little further away, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily. Although he knew that the Golden Shadow Guards were protecting him in the dark, he still dared not relax his vigilance in the slightest.

Lin Yan had never seen shadow puppetry before, but he was quickly drawn to it.

After watching the shadow puppet show, Xiao Che listened to a story, which seemed to be about an anecdote about a general from the previous dynasty. He listened attentively.

Lin Yan stayed by his side, initially on edge, constantly watching his surroundings, afraid that something might happen.

But gradually, they were also infected by the lively atmosphere, relaxed, and listened intently. When they heard something exciting, they couldn't help but clap and cheer along with everyone else.

Xiao Che glanced at him sideways but did not stop him.

In this way, the two spent a lot of time in the theater, watching almost all the different performances.

When Lin Yan came out of the theater, he felt that he hadn't had enough.

[I didn't expect that nightlife in ancient times was quite vibrant.]

It's a pity I didn't have my phone, otherwise I could have recorded a short video.

Xiao Che looked up at the sky. The moon was already setting in the west, and the number of pedestrians on the street seemed to have decreased.

"It's getting late," Xiao Che said. "Let's call it a day."

Lin Yan was then surprised to realize that he had actually accompanied the emperor outside for so long.

He quickly replied, "Yes, Young Master Xiao must be tired too. It would be best if you went back to rest soon." He almost blurted out the words "return to the palace."

Xiao Che hummed in agreement, his gaze falling on the two lamps at Lin Yan's feet: "Do you like the lamps?"

Lin Yan quickly nodded: "I like it, thank you for your generous gift, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Che seemed satisfied and turned to walk back the way he came.

Li Defu had already given the order sometime earlier, and a carriage that looked ordinary on the outside but was actually made with extremely fine materials and workmanship quietly stopped at the street corner.

Xiao Che walked to the carriage, stopped, and looked at Lin Yan: "Get in the carriage, I'll take you back."

Lin Yan was flattered: "How could I trouble Young Master Xiao? I can walk back myself, it's not far..."

"It's on the way." Xiao Che only said two words before bending down and getting into the carriage first.

Li Defu smiled and gestured for Lin Yan to enter.

Lin Yan had no choice but to bite the bullet and climb onto the carriage as well.

The carriage had an understated exterior but a luxurious interior.

The space was spacious, with thick, soft carpets and silk cushions covering the walls. A small glass lamp was fixed in the corner, emitting a soft light, and warm tea and a few delicate snacks were placed on a small table.

Xiao Che had already removed his mask and was casually leaning against a comfortable cushion, closing his eyes to rest. His profile was clearly defined in the dim light.

Lin Yan huddled in the opposite corner, trying to minimize his presence, but his eyes couldn't help but steal glances at her.

This carriage is so comfortable.

[His Majesty seems tired? Indeed, he's been out for so long.]

The carriage traveled very smoothly, with almost no bumps.

Holding two lanterns, Lin Yan watched the street scene rushing past the window, feeling a sense of unreality.

He actually strolled through the night market with the emperor, solved riddles, watched acrobatics, and listened to folk songs. Now he's even being escorted home in the emperor's luxurious carriage...

Who would believe this experience if I told them?

Just as he was lost in thought, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

A low voice came from outside the carriage: "Young Master, we have arrived at the Lin residence."

Lin Yan snapped out of his daze and quickly stood up: "Thank you for seeing me off, Young Master Xiao. I'll take my leave now."

Xiao Che opened his eyes, his gaze clear, as if he hadn't been asleep: "Hmm."

He also got up and followed Lin Yan off the carriage.

Lin Yan: "!!!"

[Your Majesty, why did you come down?!]

"Just dropping you off at the door is fine! How could I possibly trouble you to get out of the car!"

The gatekeeper at the entrance of the Lin residence had already seen the carriage stop and was puzzled when he saw his young master alighting with two extremely beautiful lanterns. Then he saw a young gentleman dressed in ordinary clothes but with an extraordinary demeanor also getting out of the carriage. He was startled and somewhat at a loss.

Lin Yan felt a chill run down his spine and quickly gave the gatekeeper a look, signaling them to keep quiet.

Xiao Che seemed oblivious to these undercurrents. He stood beside the carriage, looked up at the uninscribed plaque above the Lin residence's gate, glanced at the few ordinary lanterns hanging at the entrance, and suddenly said, "Wait."

Lin Yan paused, "Does Young Master Xiao have any further instructions?"

Xiao Che didn't speak, but took the carp lantern that he had won by solving riddles from Lin Yan and handed it to Li Defu next to him.

Li Defu understood and immediately stepped forward, deftly taking down an old lantern with slightly dim light from the entrance of the Lin residence and replacing it with this brand-new, exquisite carp lantern painted with vivid patterns.

The warm yellow candlelight shone through the red gauze, making the carp appear lifelike and instantly adding to the charm of the Lin residence entrance.

"This lamp is quite suitable to hang here," Xiao Che said casually, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

Lin Yan stared in disbelief at the carp lantern that had suddenly been hung at her door.

[Your Majesty, are you just putting on a show for my family?]

Before Lin Yan could figure it out, Xiao Che's gaze fell on the precious hexagonal palace lantern in his hand, and he frowned slightly: "This lantern is beautiful, but it doesn't quite match your clothes today. Let me take it inside for you."

As she spoke, she reached out and took the palace lantern from Lin Yan's hand with remarkable ease.

Lin Yan: "???"

He watched as His Majesty the Emperor himself carried the lantern he had given him and walked toward his front door. He froze, his mind completely blank.

【No, Your Majesty, what exactly are you trying to do?!】

[How come they're even going so far as to see this through to the end?!]

[If my parents saw you holding a lantern for me, how could I possibly live?!]

Lin Yan hurriedly tried to chase after him: "Young Master Xiao! You mustn't! I'll do it myself!"

Xiao Che seemed not to hear, and walked leisurely to the front door.

The gatekeeper was already terrified by the scene. Seeing the imposing young master personally carrying a lantern, he didn't know whether to stop him or not, and stood there helplessly.

Just then, Lin Chengji and Wen Yun, who had been secretly informed by the gatekeeper, hurriedly came out from the inner courtyard to greet them.

They were already worried about their son and hadn't slept well. When they heard noises outside the door, and it seemed that more than one son had returned, they quickly went out to check.

This sight nearly scared the two of them out of their wits!

The Emperor was standing at his own door, holding a familiar and exquisite palace lantern, while his son followed behind him in a panic, trying to take the lantern.

"Your Majesty!" Lin Chengji's voice changed, and his legs went weak as he was about to bow.

"No need for formalities." Xiao Che raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone still calm, as if it were just a neighbor visiting. "It's late, so I was just giving him a ride home. I noticed this lamp is nice, and thinking that the light at the entrance of the Lin residence seemed a bit dim, I took the liberty of changing it. Please forgive me, Lord Lin and Madam Lin."

He spoke casually, but Lin Chengji and Wen Yun were terrified.

His Majesty personally escorted Yan'er back? And even replaced their lanterns?

What an immense favor this is!

Lin Chengji repeatedly said, "No, no, Your Majesty, please come in..."

"No, it's getting late, and I don't want to bother you," Xiao Che said, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping across the Lin family's courtyard.

As Jin Jiu had reported, colorful lanterns were indeed hung in the courtyard and under the eaves in a well-organized manner. Although they were not as exquisite as those in the palace, they had a unique warmth and charm, and were clearly arranged with care.

Many of the candles in the lanterns were still burning, emitting a warm glow that made the courtyard look like a dream.

Xiao Che's gaze lingered on the lights for a moment, a faint hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Just as he was about to turn and say goodbye—

"Whoosh—snap!"

Without warning, a dazzling firework shot into the night sky and exploded with a bang, instantly blooming into thousands of brilliant golden tassels that illuminated half the sky.

Immediately afterwards, more fireworks rose one after another, crackling and bursting with vibrant colors, turning the night sky as bright as day.

It was obvious that a nearby family had set off fireworks they had prepared in advance to celebrate the Emperor's birthday.

Lin Yan was drawn to the sudden sight and subconsciously looked up. His face instantly lit up with a delighted smile. Forgetting all his restraint, he blurted out, "Your Majesty, look!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously took a step closer to Xiao Che, as if to share his momentary surprise with him, and very naturally reached out to gently tug at Xiao Che's sleeve, signaling him to look up.

Xiao Che looked up as instructed.

Beneath the dazzling array of colors, countless lights shimmered and flickered, reflecting the handsome and profound profile of his face.

Xiao Che's gaze did not linger on the dazzling night sky, but slowly descended, landing on the face of the person beside him.

Fireworks exploded in clusters of light in his deep black eyes, but none of them were as clear as the face reflected in his eyes at that moment.

Lin Yan looked up, her bright eyes following the trajectory of each firework. Her lips were upturned in a pure and ardent joy. Her cheeks were illuminated by the light, and she seemed to be immersed in this unexpected sea of ​​light.

The deafening explosions and dazzling lights seemed to fade away and blur everything around us in that instant.

In Xiao Che's eyes, there was only this face, so close yet radiant with joy.

An indescribable impulse, like gunpowder ignited by fireworks, exploded unexpectedly in his chest, sweeping away all his reason.

Just as Lin Yan let out a soft gasp of amazement at the burst of yet another exceptionally large firework, Xiao Che suddenly reached out and pulled the person beside him into his arms!

Lin Yan: "!!!"

He froze completely, his smile instantly vanished, his mind went blank, and all that remained was the deafening sound of fireworks and the sudden, uncontrollable pounding of his own heart.

【what happened? 】

[Your Majesty? Why are you hugging me?]

Lin Yan was stiff as a board, not knowing where to put his hands and feet. His nose was filled with the clear and aggressive scent of agarwood emanating from the other person, mixed with the coolness of the night breeze.

He could clearly feel the warmth emanating from the other person's chest, and their heartbeat, which seemed somewhat disordered as well.

The hug came suddenly and went quickly.

It seemed like just a momentary loss of control.

Before Lin Yan could recover from the shock, Xiao Che had already released his arm and taken a half step back.

His expression had returned to its usual calm, as if the sudden hug just now was merely Lin Yan's illusion.

Only his slightly heavy breathing and the lingering, complex undercurrent in his eyes betrayed something unusual.

Fireworks continued to bloom in the night sky, flashing on and off.

Xiao Che looked at Lin Yan, who was still dumbfounded, and suddenly chuckled very softly.

The laughter was low and almost drowned out by the explosions of fireworks.

Xiao Che raised his hand, as if he wanted to do something, but in the end he only gently brushed Lin Yan's sleeve, which had been slightly wrinkled from being held by him. The movement was slow and gentle, carrying an indescribable meaning.

Then he spoke, his voice somewhat muffled amidst the clamor of fireworks, yet clearly penetrating Lin Yan's ears.

"Lin Yan".

He no longer used the distant title "Lin Qing".

"I am very happy today."

After saying this, Xiao Che gave him a deep look, as if his gaze was trying to imprint his current appearance.

Without hesitation, he turned around and strode toward the quiet carriage.

Li Defu had already cleverly opened the car door and was waiting respectfully with his head bowed.

Xiao Che bent down and got into the car, his figure disappearing behind the car door.

The carriage slowly started moving and soon drove away from the entrance of the Lin residence, disappearing into the depths of the night where fireworks were still sporadically blooming.

Only Lin Yan remained at the entrance of the Lin residence, holding a lonely palace lantern and gazing in the direction where the carriage had disappeared, as if he had been frozen in place.

The newly installed carp lantern by the door swayed gently, casting a warm and hazy glow.

After a long while, Lin Yan blinked very slowly, as if he had been frozen.

What just happened?

His Majesty embraced him?

And you said you were very happy today?

What day is it today?

Oh, right, the Emperor's Birthday.

Lin Yan suddenly came to his senses, and an indescribable emotion surged into his heart, a mixture of shock, confusion, helplessness, and a subtle tremor that he himself was unaware of.

Gazing at the empty street corner, Lin Yan murmured unconsciously, his voice as soft as a sigh, dissipating in the evening breeze and the lingering smell of cooking fires.

Happy birthday.

"Xiao Che".

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Author's Note: [Lop-eared rabbit head]