“In the darkness of a thousand withered souls, it was Er Lang’s hand that I sought, and his voice that I longed to hear. Perhaps it is selfish of me, but an uncertain future with him, in all its laughter… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“When Er Lang comes for his answer, I will tell him that I’ve always thought he was a monster. And that I want to… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“Er Lang examined his shoes in dismay. “You should have told me there was mud down here.” “Is that all you can say?” But I was glad, so glad to see him that I hugged him tightly. Despite his concern about his shoes, he didn’t seem to mind as I pressed my grimy face against his shoulder. “Last time it… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share
“It seemed to me that in this confluence of cultures we had acquired one another's superstitions without necessarily any of their comforts.” — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“Was this love? It was like a consuming flame, licking through my defenses at a slow burn.” — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“I’ve done you a disservice,” he said at last. “It’s only fair to let you know, but you won’t have a normal life span.”… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“Then Er Lang was looking at me ruefully. “You have taken at least fifty years of my life!” I was stricken. “Take it back!”… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“The Chinese considered the moon to be yin, feminine and full of negative energy, as opposed to the sun that was yang and exemplified… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“In the darkness of a thousand withered souls, it was Er Lang’s hand that I sought, and his voice that I longed to hear.… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“And take that stupid hat off! It’s cutting into my neck.” He began to laugh weakly. “What a harridan you are. How could I… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
“I don't keep mistresses; it's far too much trouble. I'm offering to marry you, although I might regret it. And if you think the… — Yangsze Choo Copy Share Image
