She took a sip. Her face contorted. It was bitter.
Episode 47: "The Inheritance of Rain"
The comments on her previous vlogs had been a mix of adoration and cruel speculation. “Sugar Heart is too happy to be a real single mom.” “She must have a rich ex.” “Something’s fake about her.” Sugar heart Vlog - Qing Shen Cha - A Single Mom...
The final segment of the vlog showed her making dinner: simple congee with preserved egg and shredded chicken. Xiao Le sat on the counter, “helping” by dropping ginger pieces onto the floor. They sang an off-key pop song. She burned her finger on the pot and cursed under her breath, then laughed when Xiao Le repeated the curse word.
She didn’t edit that out either.
She froze. “You remember?”
Because she finally understood: Sugar Heart wasn’t the name of a woman who was always sweet. It was the name of a woman who knew exactly how much bitterness her sweetness was worth. She took a sip
“The beauty of Qing Shen Cha is that it requires no witness. You drink it alone. And yet, you are never more connected to everyone who has ever loved you.”