Sign of Affection

Zhihao was silent as Meisha was next to him, while Jia managed a bittersweet smile, saddened by Xinran's remorse. Although they had settled down in the school to prevent the siblings from getting involved, this was still not enough.

Zhihao nervously chuckled, attempting to mask his emotions. "What? What are you talking about? It's not what you think—"

Xinran interrupted the man beside her with a firm tone. "I heard it. Don't lie to me."

Zhihao found himself unable to meet Xinran's intense gaze as her eyes welled up with tears. "This... this is what I'm worried about," she continued, shifting her focus to her trembling hands. "I fear this relocation plan won't bring the desired outcome."

Meisha, who had been silent, now opened her voice, "Xinran, it's not your fault, not at all! We've had this many times and usually I'd let it slide."