Zhang Jingyu gently placed the jade cup on the table in front of her, his expression mild. "If you don't have enough money, you can draw some from Butler Lu."
Su Qiao kept her eyes on the book without even looking up. "I have plenty. It's enough. I just think those books are too expensive."
Seeing how intently she was reading, Zhang Jingyu didn't disturb her. He slowly sat down across from her and drank his tea.
After a while, Su Qiao finished a section, set down the book, and gently picked up the jade cup for a sip.
"Mm, good tea."
It was clear and refreshing, with a rich fragrance that lingered between her teeth and cheeks. As the aftertaste returned, a faint, delicate scent emerged.
The corners of Zhang Jingyu's lips lifted slightly. "If you like it, I'll have Butler Lu send you a jar later."
Su Qiao hurriedly shook her head. "No need. Things are precious because they're rare. It's enough to taste good things now and then. If you drink them every day, they probably won't smell as fragrant anymore."
She didn't dare accept it. If the jealous one found out, there would be serious trouble.
Seeing that she didn't look like she was pretending, Zhang Jingyu didn't press her. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Ahem, about what happened last night..."
He suspected that his Second Personality had done it.
It had been done to vent Su Qiao's anger.
He also suspected... that Su Qiao knew about it too. Otherwise, she wouldn't have seemed so calm today.
"What do you want to ask?"
Seeing the troubled look on his face, Su Qiao's heart stirred.
Could he have guessed that I was behind it?
He shouldn't have.
The jealous one hadn't told him that she