When Hua Yusen saw Zhao Nuanyue crying, he quickly reached out to wipe her tears away. "Why are you crying all of a sudden?" he asked with concern. "Everything's fine with me. I really wasn't punished."
Hearing Hua Yusen's words, Zhao Nuanyue only cried harder. She choked on her sobs and stammered, "You… you lied to me…"
"I didn't lie to you, really… really…" Hua Yusen explained hastily, flustered. He couldn't bear to see Zhao Nuanyue upset, nor could he stand to see her tears.
Zhao Nuanyue ignored his explanation, accusing him in an aggrieved tone, "You did lie to me! You did! If you hadn't been punished, Mr. Liu would have told me. There would've been no reason to hide it. You're back now, but I know you must have received a severe punishment. You're just not telling me because you're afraid I'll worry and you don't want me to feel guilty. Isn't that right?"
