Moreover, feelings are just speculation. From childhood to adulthood, she had very little contact with men, so she couldn't possibly grasp their inner thoughts. Was Shi Aoju truly fond of her or just momentarily interested? She couldn't tell at all.
So avoiding him was the best way to protect herself.
Quan Xin didn't make things difficult for her, nor did she nitpick anymore, as if the arrogance when she first arrived was merely a show of authority to the servants.
Yet she still had an overbearing demeanor. Su Jiuyi didn't go to the dining room, so the chances of them meeting decreased a lot.
That evening, Su Jiuyi, like usual, wandered around the small flower bed she managed, enjoying the moonlight while texting Ye Han about the interesting happenings of the past few days.
The two of them got along as simply as old friends would.
When she walked next to the grapevine, she suddenly heard rustling sounds from the other side of the flower trellis, as if someone was speaking.
