Shi Ya stood beside the flowerbed, where a clump of roses were in full bloom. Under the drifting petals, her fair, delicate face looked even more ethereal and lovely.
Her expression was blank, radiating a "strangers keep out" vibe. That cool indifference made the people around hurry past without stopping.
Ji You didn't care about any of that. She was happy, genuinely happy—happy that Senior Shi Ya had come to find her in person. Ji You dashed forward in one stride, ignoring whether Shi Ya's cold attitude was directed at her or not. As she got close, she grinned, showing a dazzling smile: "Senior, you're waiting for me. Did you come because you needed something from me?"
Shi Ya said blandly, "Mm."
Visible disappointment flashed in Ji You's eyes. "Huh? I thought it was because you missed me, heard I was coming back today, and came to pick me up specially."
At that, Shi Ya pressed her lips together and stayed silent.
