To be sure, Su Shi'an had planted many orchids in her own courtyard, but she never quite grasped the knack for tending them properly. It was for this very reason that she had always viewed orchids as delicate, temperamental flowers. Within just a few short days, the orchids in her garden would dim and lose their luster, looking nothing like the beautiful, vibrant ones in Xiaoran’s courtyard.
Just then, Xiaoran happened to return. As he walked into the courtyard with a steady gait, the sight that met his eyes was Su Shi'an squatting on the ground, carefully reaching out to lightly touch the leaves of an orchid. Her fingers trembled slightly, as if she were terrified of damaging the delicate bloom. She then slowly gripped the stem, intending to pull the plant from the soil.
However, Su Shi'an didn't seem to have enough strength; the orchid’s roots were embedded deep in the earth, and no matter what, she couldn't pull it out. She furrowed her brows and bit her lip, her face set in a stubborn expression.
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