June 27
Huan coughed. “I mean, coffee isn’t, strictly speaking, an authentic Chinese beverage.” He thought for a second, then grinned. “But take it from a recent graduate. You can’t survive Chinese university, or even high school, without draining your fair share of the stuff.” I laughed in agreement and raised my cup to my new friend. He outdid me, gulping down his steaming beverage in one go.