"Later, Liu Shishi made many inquiries and learned that the Scholar was a poor, struggling intellectual who studied tirelessly in his studio. She picked a day to wait for him in front of the studio and return his paper umbrella."
"The Scholar had a clear, honest gaze. He said, 'A woman as beautiful as you must be a fairy fallen from Heaven to the mortal realm!'"
"At first, Liu Shishi thought the Scholar was like every other man, but he then turned and asked, 'My lady, would you like to study? I could teach you.'"
"After that, the two of them, Liu Shishi and the Scholar, spent romantic nights together, composing poetry, playing chess, and making music. The Scholar admired Liu Shishi's exceptional talent, and she, in turn, admired his lofty ambitions."
