Shi Yali noticed her gaze and looked back at her in confusion. "What is it?"
Shiraque's brows were still furrowed. "You miss him that much?"
"Miss who? What did I just say?" Shi Yali looked somewhat bewildered.
"You said you wanted to go to the Island Master's Manor tonight and chat with Wu Heng," Shiraque said directly.
Shi Yali's eyes widened. After a slight pause, she said, "Yes. Haven't you noticed that ever since he left, there's been nothing new happening on the island? When he was around, there were exhibitions and Stage Plays. Now there's nothing new at all."
Shiraque continued narrowing her eyes at her.
That was what she said, but Shi Yali's attitude toward Wu Heng still felt a little off.
She still said, "Shi Yali, I feel like something's not right with you."
Shi Yali stood and walked over to the counter, where she brewed herself some tea. "What's not right?"
"You've been acting strange. Don't tell me you've fallen for him!"
Shi Yali returned with her tea and leaned against the armrest of Shiraque's chair, one hand resting on her shoulder. "Relax. Your sister knows how you feel about him. I won't steal him away from you."
Shiraque rolled her eyes. "What feelings? What nonsense."
"Then should we go to the Island Master's Manor tonight? There's nothing for us to do at home anyway," Shi Yali continued.
Shiraque frowned and considered it for a moment, but ultimately shook her head. "Let's wait another two days. It wouldn't be good to keep going over there. Besides, Minnie said those communication devices can't always receive messages right away. Even if we go, he might not get them."
"Fine. You're the deacon, so you have the final say." Shi Yali shrugged.
"Doesn't the Opera House have performances every