Chapter 43: Heroes Don't Ask for Origins, Keys Don't Ask Where They Come From

Xu Qingyan also got startled and thought to herself, Sister, aren't you overreacting? I was just testing the waters with my words.

"Actually, I really want to partner with you, but I'm afraid negative comments would affect you."

She turned sideways, leaning against the door, her eyes slightly downcast.

"Hmm."

He wasn't affected by Pei Muchan's indifferent attitude; the fact that she responded meant she wasn't very angry.

Being angry with a friend is different from being angry with a lover.

"Since you don't care about that, then I apologize. It was presumptuous of me. I'm not good with words, and I may have been lacking in my manners. I hope you'll give me another chance."

"I really like being with a friend like you. I was attracted from the first glance, and it feels very comfortable to be around you."

Sincerity is a killer move, one true word outweighs ten false ones.