"What do you mean, Sister Xiao Yi Xian?"
Xiao Yi Xian smiled as well. Having just cried, she rarely showed such a pitiful, endearing appearance. "Shouldn't you think I'm stealing your man?"
At that, Xun Er and Xiao Yi Xian shared a knowing laugh atop the roof. Given their qualities, they had countless admirers even while deliberately keeping a low profile. If they had not concealed themselves, their pursuers would likely have swarmed around them like bees and butterflies, impossible to drive away. Yet these two exceptional women had both poured all their thoughts and feelings into Xiao Yan.
After some thought, Xun Er said, "Because I understand him very well."
Her slender, jade-like fingers played with a few strands of her dark hair, unconsciously winding them into little circles. "He's someone who doesn't easily reveal his feelings. Otherwise, he would probably already have a whole flock of beautiful women around him."
Xiao Yi Xian smiled. "It seems like there are quite a few already."
"Yes, the pressure is really huge." Xun Er exchanged a glance with Xiao Yi Xian and smiled in feigned helplessness. "You might not believe this, but I wasn't even the first person he liked."
Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed, "How is that possible?"
Deep down, Xiao Yi Xian had always been confident in herself. Whether it was strength, talent, or beauty, she was among the very best. Yet after meeting Xun Er, much of that confidence had deflated, because she discovered that all her advantages seemed to be eclipsed by Xun Er. She also knew clearly that no man could possibly refuse a partner like Xun Er. Xiao Yan was indeed outstanding, but was Xun Er not equally extraordinary? Rejecting Xun Er was simply unimaginable.
Resting her cheek on her jade hand, Xun Er leaned close