"I worked my heart out as Hokage Secretary to earn my teacher's favor, then competed for a long, long time to get this position. I can't just give it up so easily."
Compared to Ran, who hemmed and hawed forever without being able to say a damn thing.
Xinyu was a very straightforward person. She laid everything out directly and analyzed it all.
It was exactly the same as what Torikaze had said, without the slightest difference.
Such a small emotional foundation was not enough to erase so much.
Even a deeper, more intense relationship might not be enough to wipe away the things someone had strived for over so many years.
"Your choice isn't wrong, child, but Ran hasn't done anything wrong either. It's only natural that he likes you."
"It's just that both of you have your own difficulties, yet neither of you is willing to speak openly to the other because of pride."
What Torikaze said made quite a bit of sense. "If you truly have fate together, perhaps you can start as friends and see whether the other person is capable."
Xinyu nodded after hearing that. "Yes, Lord Torikaze. That's what the two of us discussed as well."
"He'll be going to another world for an internship in two months. Once we're no longer working together, we should both be able to calm down and carefully think things through."
Torikaze nodded in satisfaction after hearing Xinyu's words. As expected of a disciple taught by An'hua—her abilities were outstanding in every respect.
Compared to Ran's awkward hesitance, Xinyu was exceptionally poised. She sorted everything out clearly and understood what she wanted and what she chose.
"You're a very outstanding child, capable of making your own choices. If you feel Ran isn't suitable, or if the feelings between