The carriage rolled along the main road at an unhurried pace.
Yu Tianheng sat alone by the window, gazing out at the wasteland rushing past. His brows were furrowed, and a chilling air of "keep your distance" surrounded him.
Ever since that misunderstanding the other night, he had barely spoken to Dugu Yan of his own accord. Even when they had to communicate, he treated her like any other teammate, without the intimacy they had once shared.
Dugu Yan sat on the opposite side. Her face was paler than usual, her lips were dull, and faint shadows ringed her emerald snake eyes. She had clearly slept poorly, too.
Every so often, she would sneak a glance at Yu Tianheng, her eyes filled with regret and confusion.
Whenever she happened to meet Tang Yin's gaze, she would immediately look away or shoot him a fierce glare.
As far as she was concerned, Lan Yin was the root of all the trouble.
She had no idea that the misunderstanding had arisen because she'd gone to Lan Yin's room straight after washing up, with her clothes in disarray.
The Shi Mo brothers were as quiet as ever, but even their honest faces showed concern. From time to time, they would look at Yu Tianheng, then at Dugu Yan.
Yu Feng and Osler exchanged glances and silently shook their heads. They didn't even feel like bickering anymore.
As for Ye Lingling... she remained as invisible as ever.
Teacher Qin sat at the very front, taking it all in with growing concern.
Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were the team's core and the glue that held it together.
He couldn't understand what had happened between them to cause such a dramatic change in the once-close pair in such a short time.
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