Seeing Through Her

After Bai Yuxia finished speaking, she did not look Jiang Ning in the eye, only turning her gaze toward the bustling Pedestrian Street.

Jiang Ning watched her transparent attempt at concealment and curled his lips. "Well, well, well, isn't this convenient? I was just planning to buy some more things too."

Hearing his tone, Bai Yuxia felt a wave of vexation, along with a rising embarrassment.

She realized that Jiang Ning seemed to have seen through her thoughts.

That feeling of being completely exposed made her feel insecure, as though Jiang Ning could march straight in at any moment.

At the same time, she felt an inexplicable delight.

Bai Yuxia's expression did not change. Ignoring Jiang Ning's teasing, she said calmly, "All right, let's go together."

With that, she started toward the lively Pedestrian Street.

Jiang Ning followed close behind. The two strolled down the street, and Bai Yuxia occasionally stopped to admire the little roadside stalls selling clothes, accessories, and the like.

She only looked, rarely buying anything.

From Jiang Ning's observations, she probably did not think much of these goods, unlike the thrifty Chu Chu.

Finally, Bai Yuxia stopped before a cart selling bracelets and rings. Looking at the rings, she gently stroked the green jade ring on her hand. Its touch was warm and soothing, like a guardian spirit that kept all misfortune away.

It's obviously just a ring. Bai Yuxia found it strange.

Could it be because he gave it to me... The moment the thought surfaced, Bai Yuxia immediately drove it away. It was far too absurd.

She turned her gaze back to the dazzling array of trinkets before her. Before long, she picked out an accessory.

It was a Magnolia Brooch, designed from metal and jade. Its petals were white, its stem graceful and