Kadan's words opened a door to a new world for Zichuan Ning and Li Qing.
Especially Zichuan Ning. Only now did she realize just how cruel the world outside was.
Since childhood, she had lived in the prosperous Imperial Capital City. She had rarely heard anyone talk about what the outside world was really like, and she had assumed it was much the same as the place where she lived.
She had never expected her horizons and worldview to be so narrow.
She secretly resolved that she had to find an opportunity to go out and see the world, just like Sister Kadan.
When the time came, she would bring her brother along and have him accompany and protect her.
"Sister Kadan, do you have feelings for Uncle Lin?"
As Kadan spoke with them, Zichuan Ning noticed that she kept glancing toward Lin Junyu, who was talking with Di Lin not far away.
As a girl herself—and one who had someone she liked—
Zichuan Ning naturally knew that Kadan's behavior clearly meant she had developed feelings for Uncle Lin. She was deeply smitten!
Upon hearing Zichuan Ning's words, Kadan seemed as though someone had struck right at her secret. She panicked, her face immediately turning red as she hurriedly denied it.
"I-I don't! I don't have any feelings for Lin Jun! I'm just very grateful for how he's taken care of me!"
Seeing how such a casual remark from her had provoked such a huge reaction from Kadan, Zichuan Ning became even more certain of her suspicion.
"Sigh, I was originally going to help you out—tell you what Uncle Lin usually likes and give you some advice. But if you don't have feelings for him, then forget it!"
Zichuan Ning gave a mischievous smile, then casually sipped the fruit juice