NOVPUBThat night, Shen Roujia visited the long-forgotten North Lake, appreciating the long-missed quietness. As she walked through the archway, she took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air.
Oddly enough, despite being in the same world, the air outside always felt more liberating.
Smiling, Shen Roujia strolled leisurely along the streets, eventually slipping into the Hidden Pavilion. To her surprise, she bumped straight into Xiao Sinian.
Frowning, Shen Roujia muttered, “Xiao Sinian?”
Xiao Sinian, equally surprised to see her, looked delighted.
Shen Roujia frowned further, thinking, “Brother, could you tone down that expression? Your smile is about to stretch behind your ears.” 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
Xiao Sinian immediately asked, “What are you doing here so late?”
Shen Roujia waved her hand dismissively, speaking firmly. “First of all, put away whatever you’re thinking. I didn’t come here to see you. I came to find Zhi Zhi. And secondly, if you’re free, just go home. We have nothing to talk about.”
Shen Roujia believed she had made her rejection crystal clear, but instead of discouraging him, it only piqued Xiao Sinian’s interest further.
There was something inexplicably alluring about Shen Roujia, a pull that he couldn’t quite understand but couldn’t resist.
She was petite, with a stubborn gaze fixed on him, making Xiao Sinian feel as though she had touched the softest part of his heart.
“Was this woman playing hard to get?”
Shen Roujia, avoiding Xiao Sinian’s probing eyes, started to walk away.
With two quick strides, Xiao Sinian caught up with her, positioning himself at her side.
Shen Roujia halted, crossing her arms and speaking in frustration. “What are you doing?”
