"So Miss Duanmu did not refuse this arrangement. You should be able to understand why, right?"
After Xiang Ruo pointed it out, Li immediately understood, but then he found it somewhat hard to believe.
Xiang Ruo was exceptionally clever. One look at Li's expression told her that her young master did not dare believe her speculation, so she added, "Young Master, I know there must be some kind of agreement between you and Miss Duanmu, but don't you think her feelings toward you have already gone beyond those between allies?"
"Have they?" Xiang Ruo's words stirred up Li's memories. After considering them carefully, he said, "This concerns Miss Duanmu's reputation. We should be cautious. This is all merely your speculation."
"Then, Young Master, have you considered what you would do if this wasn't Ruoruo's speculation? What if Miss Duanmu really has feelings for you?"
Li froze, rendered speechless.
Xiang Ruo snorted coldly. "I would not want the master I serve to be such an irresponsible man."
Li's body jolted. Then he looked up at Xiang Ruo and said, word by word, "Ruoruo, rest assured. If what you say is true, I will definitely give Miss Duanmu an answer."
Upon hearing Li's words, Xiang Ruo suddenly laughed. "Young Master, since you put it that way, it means you have feelings for Miss Duanmu too, don't you?"
Li's expression stiffened. He had not expected this little girl to trick the truth out of him. He shook his head helplessly but did not deny it.
After all, Duanmu Rong had indeed left him with a favorable impression. Her appearance went without saying, but her extraordinary medical skills and kind heart alone surpassed those of modern women by who knew how much.
It was only because all his attention had previously been focused on