At this moment, He Yuzhu perceived Yu Haitang’s true intentions. He realized that Yu Haitang had become increasingly calculating—a change that was far from what he had hoped for. In the past, he had admired her straightforwardness and firm resolve, but the current Yu Haitang made him uneasy. Given what he knew, if Yu Haitang were to employ these tactics against Ran Qiuye, he feared Ran Qiuye would struggle to cope. Therefore, his first instinct was to protect Ran Qiuye from harm.
Yu Haitang caught He Yuzhu’s gaze and realized that he seemed to have seen through her thoughts. She tried to change the subject, but her heart began to flutter with anxiety. She understood that He Yuzhu had pierced her facade, and since he clearly knew what game she was playing, there was no longer any point in hiding it.
"I just didn't want you to go back so early," she said. "You haven't spent any time with me for days. We haven't even had lunch together. I’ve been waiting for so long."
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