In the inn, the aroma of spirit wine gently lingered on the table.
Chen Xu cradled Little Mouse Ashi with his left hand, while his right hand softly caressed the white porcelain wine cup.
He raised the wine cup, gave Feng Yuanbai a slight smile and said, "Brother Feng, reading may be lonely and silent. Some like to plant plum trees and raise cranes, some prefer cats with yellow ears, but I particularly love this little house deer."
House deer, another name for a mouse.
There are many aliases for mice, some positive, some negative.
And from Chen Xu's use of "house deer," one can already hear his affection and cherishment for the little mouse in his embrace.
Feng Yuanbai understood the implication and smiled as well.
Although his friendship with Chen Xu grew deeper, he was very measured and wouldn't casually interfere with Chen Xu's personal preferences.
