Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, but their reactions varied greatly.
Xia Ping, "...Do you see it that way too? I’ve also felt something off these past few days."
Meng Chuyue hadn’t expected Xia Ping to react this way and laughed, "Although I’m glad you think so, I still want to know, what do you find off?"
Xia Ping shook her head, "I can’t quite put my finger on it, just a feeling that something isn’t quite right, well, I can only borrow that phrase, ’Things will develop in the opposite direction when they become extreme.’ Too perfect ends up being a flaw."
Meng Chuyue nodded, "Exactly, that’s the way to think. I haven’t found concrete evidence either, otherwise, I would have driven her away already."
Xia Ping, puzzled, "Why do you need proof? Can’t you just find any excuse to send her away?"
Meng Chuyue sighed bitterly, "Haven’t you noticed Jinnian’s feelings for her? If we drive her away, Jinnian will definitely rush to her aid. You don’t need me to tell you what will happen then, right?"
Xia Ping was speechless, "Really? It’s only been a few days. If we share our suspicions with Jinnian, he shouldn’t like her anymore, right?"
Meng Chuyue looked at her amusedly, "Don’t forget how you and your Enshu met and fell in love. You had love at first sight; don’t you think others might experience the same?"
Xia Ping held her forehead, "..."
Anything she said would sound like bragging.
However, she agreed with Meng Chuyue’s words.
Under these circumstances, if they drove Chu Lian away, Su Jinnian might just fall for her harder.
By keeping her around, there was no need for Su Jinnian to rush, allowing him more time to see Chu Lian’s true colors.
Of course, they also hoped that over time, as hearts are revealed, they would prove Chu Lian to be a good person, that they had misunderstood, and that Su Jinnian’s feelings could come to a good end.
She nodded slowly, "I know what to do now, rest assured."
Meng Chuyue smiled warmly, "Of course, I trust you completely. Now I need to remind the others. You go ahead and get busy."
Su Jinnian was dumbfounded after hearing Shen Ci’s words.
Such an expression rarely appeared on his face, and Shen Ci secretly delighted in witnessing such a miracle.
Su Jinnian didn’t reply immediately but thought back seriously about everything he knew related to Chu Lian, realizing that Shen Ci’s words were entirely "nonsensical."
However, he trusted Shen Ci and also knew there was a saying, "The spectator sees more of the game."
He reflected deeply and felt that this whole situation was probably just him being ’blinded by his own infatuation.’
But, there was also the possibility that Shen Ci and Meng Chuyue were mistaken.
He rarely liked a girl...
He couldn’t just easily give up on this affection, so he decided to maintain the status quo for now.
He sincerely said to Shen Ci, "Thank you, Shen Ci, I know you’re looking out for me. Regarding Chu Lian, I will observe her closely, but until I see the falseness with my own eyes, I can’t just let go of her. I hope you understand and don’t think it’s because I don’t trust you."
Shen Ci patted his shoulder, "I understand how you feel. Don’t worry about me misunderstanding you or thinking you don’t trust me, just as I won’t worry about you thinking I’m being nosy."
Su Jinnian immediately laughed, "Yes, yes, I’m just being too anxious."
Shen Ci nodded, "Jinnian, my intuition is usually accurate. I feel that once you handle this matter well, your true love is bound to blossom."
Really? Don’t lie to me.
Shen Ci didn’t say anything more, just smiled and walked away.
Su Jinnian was completely mystified.
What Su Jinnian didn’t know was that Shen Ci spoke as he did not out of superstition, but because he had always understood that Su Jinnian had not found emotional fulfillment before because he had closed his heart.
The fact that he was moved by Chu Lian was partly because she was his type, and partly because he happened, at this time, to open his heart.
In other words, it was a coincidence.