"Really?"
Song Chuxia murmured.
A few seconds later, a smile slowly spread across Song Chuxia's face.
"...That's wonderful."
"Feel better now?"
Li Yan asked after swallowing his coffee.
"Mm."
Song Chuxia smiled with her lips pressed together.
She felt better now.
The heart that had seemed to hang in midair finally settled back into place.
She slowly let out a breath in her heart.
"Master Xiao, thank you."
Only then did she feel a little embarrassed.
"I'm sorry."
"To trouble you over something like this..."
"You know it's only something like this, huh?"
Li Yan teased.
Seeing the awkward look on the girl's face, Li Yan immediately changed his tune. "I understand."
"Something like this can really weigh on your mind, can't it?"
"If it's bothering you, don't dwell on it. It's enough that you've dealt with it."
Song Chuxia lowered her eyes.
She silently took a deep breath.
Her expression was utterly sincere.
"I really did trouble you, Master Xiao."
"Master Xiao, please don't think I'm a nuisance."
"Though... I guess I am a little annoying..."
Song Chuxia smiled wryly.
"Then can I order some more cake?"
Xiao Xiao smiled.
When Song Chuxia had suggested coming to the café, she had insisted that she would pay for the meal.
She'd been adamant about it.
"Huh?"
Song Chuxia froze.
Soon, a bright smile appeared on the girl's face.
"Of course."
Song Chuxia's voice grew lighter.
"Master Xiao, let's go to a dessert shop later."
After all, the café mainly served coffee, and its dessert selection was limited.
Xiao Xiao shook his head slightly.
"No need."
"This is enough."
Song Chuxia didn't insist.
She simply made a quiet note to herself.
Li Yan blinked.
Huh?
He'd only looked away for a