This chapter was such a delight! I love the fun, easy sibling banter between Ming and Jing, and the throwback to the volcano/curtain incident made me laugh. You captured that "we've known each other forever" dynamic beautifully. And that ending with the kerchief? Excuse me while my romantic heart melts. Such a small, thoughtful moment, and yet it said everything. I loved how playful and tender this chapter felt all at once.
Thank you so much, Andrea. I apologize that I got sidetracked by a couple other projects and forgot to post chapter 16. It’ll be posted today.
I do love seeing this side of Ming as well. I think it really rounds out some of his character and shows what a good man he is outside of work. I think a good indicator of how a person is, can absolutely be reflected in how they treat their family.
No worries, I'm so far behind in my reading. Between trying to catch up from the holidays and getting sick... Ugh! I agree that a good indicator of a person's character can be seen in how they treat their family.
I love how, in many of your scenes, the action revolves around dining tables—meals, lunch, dinner, food. It feels so… human. Because it gives me the feeling that I am welcome here, that I too can sit at that table. Thank you so very much.
I came back to respond again to you @Phoeby because your comment touched me very deeply. I am so happy you see the connection. In Chinese philosophy and culture most things are done at the table. The round table is a symbol of harmony, peace, reunion, and love. To be nourished, especially if your loved one made the dish you are eating, harmony in conversation, peace between enemies, reunion of family and friends. It’s very important to me to add this element to my writing because I would like everyone to feel welcome to my table and like they are family. You seeing this and mentioning it means a great deal to me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. It really made my day.
If I do then I’m following my destiny properly, if I don’t the universe has other plans for me. Thank you for your compliments, I appreciate your support during this journey.🩷
You are so kind! I write from experience. I have quite a few siblings. That conversation was easy. My older brother calls me Brat.
As for details, I put myself there, close my eyes imagine it, what I’d eat, what does it feel like, smell like, taste like, what do I hear, what I’d like, what I’d do. Then I write it out everything in outline form and I base my paragraphs off the outline so I don’t miss details. When I edit I sometimes remove and sometimes add. I do this process called “write like the reader.” I pretend I’m the reader, do I like it? Is it too long? Is it too short? If I were the writer what would I change. After that I hit publish and hope for the best.
“I’m officially going crazy.”
sir delivered silk like a secret love note and then pretended it was normal~
domestic calm on the surface, pulse racing underneath~ that kind of sensual.
quiet gestures, loaded glances, feelings sneaking past the desk like they own the place.
I think it’s time. What will he do next when Mary is in the archives and sitting in his class Tuesday and Thursday night?
This chapter was such a delight! I love the fun, easy sibling banter between Ming and Jing, and the throwback to the volcano/curtain incident made me laugh. You captured that "we've known each other forever" dynamic beautifully. And that ending with the kerchief? Excuse me while my romantic heart melts. Such a small, thoughtful moment, and yet it said everything. I loved how playful and tender this chapter felt all at once.
Thank you so much, Andrea. I apologize that I got sidetracked by a couple other projects and forgot to post chapter 16. It’ll be posted today.
I do love seeing this side of Ming as well. I think it really rounds out some of his character and shows what a good man he is outside of work. I think a good indicator of how a person is, can absolutely be reflected in how they treat their family.
No worries, I'm so far behind in my reading. Between trying to catch up from the holidays and getting sick... Ugh! I agree that a good indicator of a person's character can be seen in how they treat their family.
You know anytime you want a sneak peek or preview just text me and I’ll send it directly to your email.🤭🥰
I'll take a sneak peek anytime! 🥰
I love how, in many of your scenes, the action revolves around dining tables—meals, lunch, dinner, food. It feels so… human. Because it gives me the feeling that I am welcome here, that I too can sit at that table. Thank you so very much.
I came back to respond again to you @Phoeby because your comment touched me very deeply. I am so happy you see the connection. In Chinese philosophy and culture most things are done at the table. The round table is a symbol of harmony, peace, reunion, and love. To be nourished, especially if your loved one made the dish you are eating, harmony in conversation, peace between enemies, reunion of family and friends. It’s very important to me to add this element to my writing because I would like everyone to feel welcome to my table and like they are family. You seeing this and mentioning it means a great deal to me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. It really made my day.
Dorie, I too feel honored to be able to sit at your “table”. You are very talented, and I hope you reach where you set out to go.
If I do then I’m following my destiny properly, if I don’t the universe has other plans for me. Thank you for your compliments, I appreciate your support during this journey.🩷
I appreciate that so much! Yes you are most definitely welcome
This felt like I was right there having lunch with Jing and Ming!
The teasing, the little family moments, and even the chaos of gift shopping made me smile.
How do you choose which tiny details to include?
I Can’t wait to see what happens next!
You are so kind! I write from experience. I have quite a few siblings. That conversation was easy. My older brother calls me Brat.
As for details, I put myself there, close my eyes imagine it, what I’d eat, what does it feel like, smell like, taste like, what do I hear, what I’d like, what I’d do. Then I write it out everything in outline form and I base my paragraphs off the outline so I don’t miss details. When I edit I sometimes remove and sometimes add. I do this process called “write like the reader.” I pretend I’m the reader, do I like it? Is it too long? Is it too short? If I were the writer what would I change. After that I hit publish and hope for the best.
Writing from the reader’s perspective…
That’s really nice
I read an article about it once and it stuck with me
That’s nice
Love this 🫶
Thank you🩷
Stark raving crazy, I’d say.