Is it Related to Distance?

"I'm not uncomfortable," Qin Sui'an shook her little head and blinked her round eyes, then said earnestly, "But when big uncle was going to take Ann out for a meal, Ann heard a lot of voices. It was very noisy and made me uncomfortable."

Qin Fujia realized that's why they said not to eat in the Dining Hall. In other words, this special ability of Ann's allowed her not only to hear her family's thoughts but also those of others. This was even broader than her ability to sense danger from scents.

Qin Fujia's brows slowly furrowed. If Ann couldn't go to places with large crowds in the future, that would mean she couldn't even attend competitions... and competitions often involved many people.

Qin Sui'an, noticing her big brother's concern, looked disheartened. "If I can't go to places with many people, I won't be able to participate in competitions... but I still want to participate and win first place, to get the prize."

Qin Fujia's heart sank. Ann had heard his thoughts.