Koala Reads

"Mrs. Chi rapped his stubborn skull with an exasperated little thud. “That’s why you should be the one to build things up for her first. Be there for her. Long, steady companionship makes a person soft. Put someone in a dangerous place together with you—like a forest—and feelings can grow on their own.”"

"She lowered her voice, as if imparting secret knowledge. “When someone lives on edge for a while, every rapid heartbeat, every surge of adrenaline can be mistaken for attraction. They call it the suspension‑bridge effect.”"

"Chi Ye pursed his lips. The scheme sounded both sensible and ridiculous at once."