Sun Jian deeply loves her; Sun Jian might resort to harming her or doing things against her interests due to unrequited love.
Things like this are often portrayed on TV, and she's seen it happen in real life too.
"…" Sun Jian originally had a lot to say to Gong Yi, but seeing Gong Yi's indifferent expression felt like something was choking him; he couldn't utter a single word. Would saying anything change anything? It seemed like nothing would change.
He has loved Gong Yi for many years, and Gong Yi has always been aware, but... what does being aware change? Just like Gong Yi told Qiao Chuchu, to her, he's just a good friend; Gong Yi has always considered him a friend.
He knows.
He actually has always known.
Yet, just knowing doesn't change anything, does it?
Even though he knows, he still loves Gong Yi deeply.
"It's nothing," Sun Jian said lightly.