Chapter 27
This animation park, located to the west of Beijing, spanned a wide area. The high curved roof of the main stadium was like a white dove with its wings outstretched, giving the building a spacious and lofty feeling. A jumble of buildings of various heights surrounded it in a disorderly fashion. Further afield were the farmlands and woods of suburban Beijing, an expanse of tranquil green.
There were quite a few cars parked outside the stadium, but today’s visitor numbers were middling. According to An Yan, the animation convention would be held over several days.
Jian Yao had never been to such an event before. She held Bo Jinyan’s arm as they made their way down the small white path to the main stadium. On the way, they met many students and cosplayers who were dressed as giant hammer-wielding armoured warriors, pink-eared rabbit maidens, court ladies in fluttering white period costumes . . .
“When you were in university, did you ever dress up like that?” Bo Jinyan asked with great interest.
“Of course not,” Jian Yao replied. “How would I have the nerve to do so?”
A hint of laughter rose in Bo Jinyan’s eyes. “You’re too smart and adorable.”
Jian Yao looked up at him. “Are you praising me or expressing regret?”
“This is the person I dote on.”
Jian Yao was speechless.