The two of them were always together, arms linked, strolling leisurely along the old streets. When they occasionally met familiar faces, they would exchange pleasantries, asking questions like "How many months has it been?" "Over five months." "Where did you move to?" "Tonglin Road, not too far," and after a brief chat, they would nod and pass by, each going about their own business.
Sometimes they talked more, especially during the evening or when night fell, when the sun was not so strong, and the need for an umbrella was gone. A cool breeze would sweep through the streets, beckoning them out for a walk to enjoy the cooler air. Without much else to do, they'd gather and chat leisurely, but such occasions were mostly on the weekends; they were rarely seen on weekdays.
