After leaving the Ye Family estate, Qin Jiuxiao and the others returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Ye Lingling stood at the entrance, watching their retreating figures grow distant. Only when they vanished at the end of the street did she reluctantly look away.
Ye Wanrou understood perfectly when she saw her daughter like this.
Taking her daughter's hand, she walked back into the estate and asked tentatively, "Lingling, how are things between you and Young Master Qin?"
Not understanding what she meant, Ye Lingling replied casually, "Pretty good, I suppose. We haven't known each other long, but Young Master Qin is really nice, and he takes good care of me."
Ye Wanrou nodded. Weighing her words, she ventured cautiously, "Then... is there any chance you could have that... well... a closer relationship with him?"
Ye Lingling froze for a moment, then realized what her mother meant.
Her cheeks instantly flushed scarlet, and she stamped her foot in embarrassment and irritation. "Mother! What are you thinking?! Young Master Qin and I have only met a few times! How could we possibly have that sort of relationship? Do you think your daughter is that frivolous?!"
Her voice grew quieter as she spoke, eventually carrying a hint of dejection. "Besides... the people around Young Master Qin are so much better than me."
"Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Sister Bi Ji-every one of them is exceptionally gifted and beautiful. Even if I threw myself at him, I don't know whether there'd be room for me."
Seeing her daughter like this, Ye Wanrou patted her hand tenderly.
"My dear, don't belittle yourself. Your nine-star begonia martial soul is a top-tier healing martial soul rarely seen anywhere in the world. Even the imperial family wouldn't dare underestimate it. Why wouldn't you catch his