Gu Yan was taken aback, then he was so amused by Zhou Mingzhu’s demeanor that he couldn't help but chuckle.
He stepped closer to her, lowering his voice. "No wonder I always felt there was something strange about you. Is this your true self, then? 'Judging people by their hearts rather than their words, handling matters without making a fuss'—well played!"
Seeing the flicker of panic in Zhou Mingzhu’s eyes, Gu Yan stopped his advance. After all, she was only a nineteen-year-old girl; it was already impressive enough that she hadn't excitedly bragged about her windfall to everyone, and had instead only whispered, "I have a secret to tell you," to those she trusted.
Chapter 81