However, Su Yu interrupted him: "She is far cleverer than you are. She has no need for my instruction to understand this logic." Hearing his father’s high praise, Su Shi'an felt secretly pleased, yet she also sensed that Second Older Brother’s gaze toward her carried a hint of hostility. Though she was indeed quite sharp (having learned these things in the past, after all!), stating it so plainly was bound to invite jealousy.
Just then, Deng Qiyue looked up at the sky and realized it was getting late. He spoke up: "We set off first thing tomorrow morning. Will you two have enough time to pack your luggage today?"
Su Shi'an blinked her bright, lively eyes and looked at Deng Qiyue with curiosity, asking in a soft, sweet voice: "If we don't have enough time, Seventh Uncle, could you delay our departure by a day?"
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