Koala Reads

"Su Yang woke up the next morning with her appetite back—there was even a dull hunger gnawing at her. Unfortunately, the housekeeper, privy to the facts, remained cautious: breakfast was a single bowl of plain plum congee and two little cream rolls. Bland to the point of austerity."

"She stirred the porridge with her spoon, eyes fixed on the basket of shumai sitting in front of Xu Lize. The housekeeper wasn’t moved. She patted Su Yang’s hand with officious concern. “Madam, glutinous rice is hard on the stomach. You shouldn’t eat it yet. Wait a couple more days—when your digestion’s fully better I’ll make it for you.”"

"Embarrassed, Su Yang looked away, which only made the man beside her smile quietly as he read the news. The housekeeper tutted disapprovingly. “Goodness, you two—both of you injured and both fussing! Young people these days really don’t know how to take care of themselves.”"