Lu Xiaoxiao wasn't really used to telling other people about her past. After all, there weren't many particularly happy memories to share, and saying even a little too much could sound like she was fishing for sympathy.
But perhaps because Ji Yunhuai kept asking whether she'd been mistreated, she felt a slightly stronger urge to open up to him than to anyone else.
Only slightly, though. Sharing just enough for Ji Yunhuai to understand was sufficient. There was no need to dig any deeper for now.
For some reason, Lu Xiaoxiao was still a little afraid of hearing people say comforting or sappy things to her.
Well... mostly because I don't know how to respond...
To avoid that situation, she started shaking the die again before Ji Yunhuai could answer, then quickly lifted the cup to reveal her number.
The moment she saw it, the melancholy she'd felt just a second earlier vanished completely.
"Holy shit! It's a six! My luck's finally turned! I'm invincible!!!"
Rolling the highest number in one go made Lu Xiaoxiao so excited that her cheeks began to flush. When she looked back at Ji Yunhuai, she couldn't hide her smugness, though she still put on a show of consoling him. "Oh, well, what can I do? When luck comes knocking, there's no stopping it. But it's all right, young master. Don't give up. You might still manage a tie."
Watching her exuberant expression, Ji Yunhuai couldn't help chuckling. "Would you really be happy with a tie?"
"Absolutely. I'd definitely be happy for you, mhm." Despite her words, Lu Xiaoxiao's gaze grew nervous as she watched his movements.
Ji Yunhuai could tell she was actually holding her breath, and he found it amusing. He picked up the cup, gave it a couple of casual shakes, and