Shang Ruyi was taken aback by his remarks.
His words were both considerate and harsh, making it hard to discern at the moment if he was a gentle, understanding person, or a distant, aloof one.
But there’s no denying, he was also a clear-headed person.
Helping others, but never at one’s own expense.
Actually, this is for the best; people should be , clearer in mind, to suffer less harm.
If only I could be as clear-minded as him.
"Thank you," Shang Ruyi said hoarsely.
Yang Suyi smiled faintly, glanced at her, then looked up at the mountains shrouded in misty rain outside the pavilion, and the winding river, and slowly said, "Let’s enjoy the view."
So, the two of them just sat in the pavilion like that, quietly watching the scenery outside.
The wind and rain intertwined, not pouring down, yet hiding countless human thoughts within the tranquility, whether wanting or not, Shang Ruyi eventually calmed down.
A beautiful view, even if it cannot heal the wounds of the heart, can at least soothe it.
Actually, today, anywhere Yang Suyi took her would make her uneasy, but instead, he brought her to this remote yet open spacious place, with beautiful scenery as company, without causing her any anxiety or resistance due to a closed space.
His thoughts were peculiar, yet he understood people’s hearts thoroughly.
And when the rain stopped and the clouds dispersed, it was already late.
Yang Suyi stood up and stretched lazily, then looked down at Shang Ruyi, smiled, and said, "It’s getting late, let me take you back."
Shang Ruyi quickly stood up, bowed, and thanked him, "Thank you, Young Master Yang. I’ve taken up your time today."
Yang Suyi said softly, "No matter, she should have returned by now."
Shang Ruyi’s eyes flickered, "Is the person Young Master Yang is looking for very important to you?"
Yang Suyi did not answer but looked at her and then smiled, "Young Madam, don’t try to pry into my thoughts, it could be dangerous."
Shang Ruyi hadn’t expected that a single deliberate word would lead to his clear defense and retort. This person was clear-minded and wouldn’t tolerate anyone’s offense.
She promptly said, "I apologize for being offensive."
"But in any case, I still thank Young Master Yang for accompanying me."
Yang Suyi smiled faintly, "A cup of tea, a short while, not worth a thank you."
Shang Ruyi hesitated for a moment, looked around again, though it was just a cup of tea, a short while, but it was with countless people and money unseen that it was exchanged for.
Thinking of this, she hesitated and softly said, "In Young Master Yang’s eyes, these things might be insignificant, but ultimately, they are extraordinary in value."
Yang Suyi lazily said, "Everything is born for people to use; if I do not use it, then what’s the point of its existence?"
"People are also naturally born, the same."
Shang Ruyi was silent for a while, then softly said, "This, I am afraid I have to advise Young Master Yang."
Yang Suyi slightly raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"
Shang Ruyi said, "Everything born is for human use, that’s true, but every usage requires moderation; only by taking with moderation can it last long. People are the same."
"All things have their limits; if one exceeds that limit, I fear—"
She didn’t finish her sentence because she already saw a faint expression of displeasure on Yang Suyi’s face.