It took almost twenty minutes for Lin Jinse to put on her pajamas and blow-dry her hair.
She put her hand on the door handle, took a deep breath, and then unlocked the door latch, then opened the door.
Lin Jinse hesitated for a moment, then took steps and walked out.
There was only one floor lamp turned on in the bedroom, and the light was soft and hazy.
Jian Yishi stood in front of the window with his back to her.
He had taken off his suit jacket and put it on the shoulder of the sofa. He was wearing a white shirt and tucked into black trousers. He had one hand in his trouser pocket and a cigarette in the other hand. The scarlet cigarette butt glowed red in the dim light, and the light and bitter smell of smoke filled the air.
Lin Jinse paused and stood behind, staring at his back q
