Lin Xihe looked up and saw that Sun Ningxiang was dressed very elegantly and gracefully. Her beautiful face was even more radiant and charming under the exquisite clothes. Lin Xihe knew in her heart that she must have already gained a firm foothold in the mansion.
This is not surprising, after all, she is the heroine of the book. After returning to the mansion, she used a little trick to make her stepmother lose favor. Her methods can be described as clever.
However, Lin Xihe also knew that Sun Ningxiang's actions were actually due to the grievances she had suffered at home, and her retaliation was nothing more than a helpless act by a daughter who had endured so much hardship.
Sun Ningxiang in the book is kind-hearted and easy to get along with. Although she occasionally uses some tricks, they are all for self-preservation and she has no intention of harming others.
When Lin Xihe first read the book, she applauded the character's comeback and found it exhilarating.
Upon seeing Sun Ningxiang, Lin Xihe forced a polite smile, but secretly moved her feet, preparing to slip away silently.
Because Sun Ningxiang was skilled in medicine, Lin Xihe was afraid that if she exchanged a few more pleasantries with her, she would expose her "secret" and cause unnecessary trouble.
"Miss Lin!"
Sun Ningxiang's crisp shout made Lin Xihe, who was about to slip away, stop in her tracks.
"Miss Sun, it's been a long time." Lin Xihe had no choice but to reply, forcing herself to be polite.
Sun Ningxiang stepped forward with light steps, curtsied slightly, and said softly, "Two years ago, I was very grateful for Miss Lin's secret help in the crowd that day. I was thinking of going to your mansion to express my gratitude, but I was afraid that it would be too presumptuous and disturb your peace."
What she was referring to was the day Lin Xihe helped her act as a "shill" in front of everyone.
"You helped me before too. I had a high fever that wouldn't go down, and you came to my rescue in time." Lin Xihe chuckled awkwardly and forced a polite conversation with her.
"It is fate that we meet here. I don't have many friends in the capital. If Miss Lin doesn't mind, may I come to visit you in the next couple of days to catch up?"
Sun Ningxiang smiled sweetly. She was already beautiful, but her sweet smile was irresistible, making it almost impossible for anyone to refuse her.
“Uh…” Lin Xihe was speechless for a moment, stammering and not knowing how to answer.
"I……"
"Miss Lin, do you not like me?" Sun Ningxiang blinked, a hint of grievance and disappointment flashing in her eyes, and asked softly.
Lin Xihe thought to herself: How can I possibly like you? You're so infatuated with my boyfriend, how can I possibly get close to you?
But she couldn’t say this out loud, so she could only decline, saying, “No, it’s just that I haven’t been feeling well these past two days and don’t like to talk. I’m afraid I’ll spoil Miss Sun’s mood.”
Lin Xihe felt that the refusal was already quite obvious.
Upon hearing this, Sun Ningxiang's disappointment deepened, and she said softly, "Alright then, I was presumptuous. I won't bother Miss Lin any longer."
Upon seeing this, Lin Xihe quickly bowed in return and hurriedly slipped away as if granted a pardon.
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