Just like usual, the two of them reached the entrance to the alley. This time, however, Gu Kai Zhi took Daya's hand.
Daya's face instantly turned red, and she tried to pull her hand back.
Gu Kai Zhi didn't let go. Instead, he asked, "Can you take a day off tomorrow?"
Daya mumbled, "I can, but... is there something we need to do?"
"Mhm. I've been here for three days, but I only get to see you for this little bit of time in the evening. It's too short. Can I borrow you for a day tomorrow?"
Daya pursed her lips and lowered her head. "Okay, I'll go back and tell my uncle."
Seeing her agree, Gu Kai Zhi smiled and patted her head. "Good girl."
Daya's face was beet red. "I'm... I'm going back now."
"Alright. Go on, I'll watch you."
The scene was undeniably like a couple in the throes of new love. Daya was a little slow when it came to romance, but Gu Kai Zhi was a smooth operator, gently pushing her toward what felt like a tacit acceptance of their relationship.
