Chapter 48: The Captive (Part Three)
Word Number:147
Author:丹枫书生
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Release Time:2025-09-10
Qiu Lili found two pairs of chopsticks in the villager’s home and handed one to Dong Sanshao. “You know how to use these?” he asked. Without looking at him, she replied, “We Taiwanese use chopsticks.” Then she caught his sarcasm. “I’ve said I’m Chinese,” she stated coldly. “My mother is held hostage by the Japanese. I fought for them under duress. Don’t speak to me with that tone again. I dislike your irony.” Sanshao paused, then grinned. “Fine. Try this?” He picked up a salt-preserved chili with his chopsticks and offered it to her. Qiu Lili recognized it as chili, but this golden variety was unfamiliar. “Of course I’ll try it!” She took it from his chopsticks and bit in—then spat it out instantly, gasping. “So spicy! So spicy!” She waved a hand frantically before her mouth as if fanning flame