Lou Xiao produced a pack of cigarettes, tapping it with a fingertip before sliding one out and clamping it between his teeth. Eager to please, Jian Huan quickly snatched the lighter from the table and lit it for him. She’d gotten the hang of it after a few tries, the lighter now sparking to life smoothly in her hand. She brought the flame to the tip. In the flickering light, smoke began to curl up