Cherng Peng was busy on the side; he thought for a moment, turned off the fire, walked over to Su Qing, put an arm around her shoulder, and said, "Since you all know today, I might as well be clear about it!"
"Cherng Peng, what are you going to say..."
Su Qing was suddenly anxious, "Don't talk nonsense in front of them!"
"Su Qing, we've both lived half our lives; we should be very clear about many things!"
Cherng Peng gave her a reassuring smile and said, "I like you! In the half-year I've spent with you, I've become more and more drawn to you. You don't need to feel shy; Liuying is right! Everyone has the right to pursue happiness, regardless of age!"
"But, I..."
Su Qing felt quite awkward, having rejected men in her youth, now over fifty and talking about romance seems too pretentious.
"Oh dear, Mother Su!"
