She didn't want anyone to take the fall for her, nor did she want anyone to steal her hard work. She sought to find a balance between the two, yet it was clear that the balance she desired was not something Gu Jiangnian was willing to grant her.
When two tigers fight, one is bound to get hurt; the injured party would be either Jiang Muwan or Gu Jiangnian.
If it had to be one of them, then Jiang Muwan hoped it wasn't herself.
The one who falls in love first loses, and Jiang Muwan clearly had a greater chance of winning than Gu Jiangnian.
At this moment, she also prepared herself to be the ultimate victor.
Lan Ying said that coquettish behaviour and giving in were weapons unique to girls; to those she would add another: tears.
Jiang Muwan nestled on the sofa, silently, quietly shedding tears, which streamed down profusely, evoking immense pity!
And what about Gu Jiangnian?