Mountain high, emperor far—he can't possibly come to Beijing as easily and freely as he used to anymore.
Thinking of this, Yun Shifei suddenly felt bolder and turned to ask Cheng Lie, "Why do they give you candy?"
Probably since breaking up with him, this was the first time she'd actively started a conversation with Cheng Lie.
She was so nervous she thought she might die.
Cheng Lie heard her question and turned his gaze slightly: "Maybe they think I like candy."
Yun Shifei suddenly remembered the candy she'd left on Cheng Lie's desk yesterday, before leaving right afterward. Was it something he'd done that made them think he liked candy?
Thinking of this, Yun Shifei's ears inexplicably heated up, and her guilt deepened.
What should she do...
But now wasn't the time to make up yet, she was afraid of hurting Cheng Lie again.
Cheng Lie took note of Yun Shifei's conflicted expression, pressing his lips together.
She was retreating into herself like a hedgehog again.
