In the middle of a wide sandalwood couch against the back wall stood a small low table on which were a set of chinese chess and a platter of large porcelain peaches.

里墙边原有一张檀木榻，榻几上面摆着一套围棋子，一盘瓷制的大蟠桃。

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We sat in the small but tastefully remodelled kitchen, eating a shrimp salad and a cheese platter.

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