Lu Zhi's eyes fell, his tone dropping lower. "I'm not one to indulge in idle gossip, but there's something off about Xiao Yeyu."
Jiang Yining caught his words, savoring them like a fine wine. Then, a radiant smile lit up her face. She took a step closer, her gaze locked onto him as she inquired, "Has she done something to you?"
Lu Zhi's demeanor remained cool as he replied, "Nothing of the sort."
"Nothing?" Jiang Yining raised an eyebrow, mischief dancing in her eyes. "Your conviction a moment ago seemed rooted in evidence, as if she had left her mark on you. Is it possible she's attempted to ensnare you?"
The pieces seemed to fit together, the puzzle becoming clearer. Jiang Yining suddenly comprehended why Xiao Yeyu had been so overtly friendly towards her. It wasn't due to an irresistible charm but rather a calculated strategy to infiltrate Lu Zhi's world.