In the end, Ruan Jiaojiao felt she should go over to speak with Second Uncle clearly; she didn't want to be someone who ran away from problems.
She returned to Fu Zhinian's bedroom to find him already lying in bed, reading a book. Upon seeing her enter, he said nothing, simply setting the book aside and watching her approach. Ruan Jiaojiao was mentally rehearsing her explanation, but as she reached the bedside, Fu Zhinian told her to get into bed and sleep.
"No reading tonight. Sleep here," he said, gesturing to the empty spot beside him.
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