章節 439: Impending Challenges

[Author's Notes: This chapter is dedicated to Nosliw, a great and kind person who helped me remember the deets of this book and has led me to finish this book with the help of her suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my outlines and for giving feedback! ^^ You're indeed a blessing to a writer like me who experienced an intense writer's block. :') I'm really happy to know you and brainstorm with you~!]

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In the library's serene ambience, Zhong Li distracted himself from his thoughts and found himself engrossed in his book until an unexpected visitor, Ruo Xi, appeared by his side.

"Hmm… do you like Shu Xian?"

"Wh-wha—??"

Her direct inquiry about his feelings toward Shu Xian caught him off guard, evoking an immediate flush of embarrassment as he hastily denied any affection.

Ruo Xi, however, dismissively acknowledged his blush and assured him of her discretion, asserting it wasn't her concern to divulge.