But after all these years, everyone had grown up. For Qin Ningning to still be so afraid of Lu Xize was a little strange.
Chu Yao recalled their previous reunion. That time, too, Qin Ningning had been on edge and jittery in Lu Xize's presence.
Of course, Chu Yao just found it puzzling and strange.
Melodramatic tropes—like Qin Ningning being a two-faced schemer who only befriended her to get close to Lu Xize, or two best friends falling for the same man—never even crossed Chu Yao's mind.
They had been friends for years, and Chu Yao believed she understood Qin Ningning's character quite well. Though the girl was timid and fainthearted, she was genuinely kind and innocent.
Chu Yao gave Qin Ningning a meaningful look. Even though she knew Qin Ningning wasn't the type to try and steal her best friend's man, she still teased, "My Ning, don't tell me you've fallen for my Brother Lu?"
Chu Yao was only joking, but Qin Ningning was startled and quickly waved her hands. "No, no!"
