After all, in most people's minds, white clothes are more suitable for gentle and reserved people than black clothes.
But Qi Chang'an seemed to be different. His temperament was not changed or bound by his clothes. Even if he was dressed in plain clothes, there was no doubt that his noble elegance would not be diminished in the slightest.
Feng Guang remained silent for a long time, and Qi Chang'an did not withdraw his hand holding the flowers. He did not urge her or ask any more questions, but looked at her with a smile, his aura quiet and beautiful.
For a fleeting moment, Feng Guang thought of Wan Xuan again. Although she always disliked Qi Chang'an, he had picked the flowers she wanted and given them to her, so she couldn't just let him keep making her move like that.
Feng Guang accepted the crape myrtle flower and awkwardly said, "Thank you..."
She was polite enough to express her gratitude when she received a gift.
"If a bouquet of flowers can make Miss Xia happy, that's a good thing. Miss Xia doesn't need to thank me." Qi Chang'an smiled faintly, like a spring breeze, softening the summer.
Fengguang tightened her grip on the flowers, gently biting her lip. She then turned her gaze back to the lush greenery and vibrant blossoms of the garden, muttering softly, "Don't think I'll actually be grateful just because you gave me flowers..."
“I know Miss Xia will thank me, but it’s just a matter of basic courtesy.” Qi Chang’an smiled and turned his gaze to the scenery not far away.
Neither of them looked at the other, yet as the air grew quiet, a subtle atmosphere lingered around them.
Feng Guang felt extremely uncomfortable. She looked up at the sky and then at the ground, but still couldn't get Qi Chang'an to speak again. She had a big problem: when other people weren't talking, she couldn't find any topics to ease the awkward atmosphere.
"I……"
"Miss Xia..."
The two who had spoken at the same time paused, finally turning their gazes to each other. After a moment of silence, they spoke again simultaneously.
"Alliance Leader Qi..."
"Miss Xia..."
Qi Chang'an paused slightly, but quickly raised his lips and smiled.
Feng Guang pursed her lips and looked up at him with displeasure, "What do you want to say? You say it first!"
He declined, saying, "Miss Xia, please speak first."
"I don't want to talk now, you go first!" she insisted. Actually, she didn't have much to say, she just wanted to say that she was going back first. But now she was curious about what he was going to say.
“Since that’s the case, then I’ll speak first.” Qi Chang’an’s eyes gleamed, as if they held the weight of half a lifetime of mist and rain, making them indistinct. “Does Miss Xia like Young Master Wanxuan?”
Feng Guang was stunned for a long time upon hearing the question. Only out of subconscious reaction did she answer, "I like my eldest brother, my second brother, and my third brother..."
“Miss Xia knows that I’m not asking about the affection between fellow students, but rather… the affection between a man and a woman.”
"That kind of attraction between a man and a woman, I..." She blinked blankly, "...I've never thought about it..."
“Perhaps it’s not too late to think about it now.” A gentle breeze stirred a strand of Qi Chang’an’s hair, and the contours of his face seemed to soften considerably. “I’ve noticed that Lord Xia and Madam Xia are quite troubled about Miss Xia’s marriage. If Miss Xia is interested in Young Master Wanxuan, I think Lord Xia and Madam Xia would be happy to see you two together.”
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