The Marvelous Journey of a Skilled Healer.

Summary

In a bar owned by a Russian, Vera and Su Tao encounter Stephen, a wealthy Englishman who tries to flirt with Vera, leading to a playful exchange. Vera, feeling liberated, engages with Stephen despite Su Tao's annoyance. As the night progresses, Vera's jealousy surfaces when she sees Su Tao with another woman. Tensions rise as Shi, another man at the bar, attempts to win Vera over, prompting her to confront Su Tao about his interactions. The narrative explores themes of jealousy, status, and the dynamics of attraction in a foreign setting, culminating in Shi's attempt to assert dominance by offering money to have Vera join him.

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