Lili wanted snacks. Yan Laojin wanted her daughter to make a move on Bai Li. Yan Cijin wanted to finish the dressing, keep the child happy, and make sure Bai Li was doing all right. Bai Li herself had come to see how they were after yesterday and to bring the snacks she thought Lili might like. There was no need to pretend this was anything else. The apartment was bright with morning light, the little girl was still clinging to Bai Li's leg, and the heavy snack bag sat nearby like a very successful peace offering.
