Lan Ruolin clearly did not believe her. "What traitor would admit to being a traitor? Anyway, I think you're very suspicious."
Lu Jiaoyue was not good at arguing with people. For a moment, she was at a loss for words, and a hurt look crossed her face.
Just then, Qin Zixuan stepped forward and stood in front of her, speaking up on her behalf. "I believe she's not the mole. Besides, it's only the first day. How could anyone spot any clues that quickly?"
"By your logic, Ruolin... if even a little smile is enough to call someone suspicious, then I think the first person to jump out and accuse someone else is pretty suspicious too~"
Lan Ruolin choked on her words, then sulkily shut her mouth.
Lu Jiaoyue tugged at the hem of Qin Zixuan's shirt and said gratefully, "Thank you!"
Qin Zixuan patted her hand reassuringly and gave her a brilliant smile, revealing his cute little canine teeth. "You're welcome! I already said I'd team up with you, so I'll keep standing by your side!"
Touched by the trust the young man showed her, Lu Jiaoyue smiled sincerely.
Watching their interaction from the side, Lu Shiyan could not help frowning.
If Qin Zixuan had not spoken first, he would have stepped in to help Lu Jiaoyue himself. Seeing Qin Zixuan touch her hand made him a little uncomfortable, but he had no grounds to say anything.
He kept feeling that this kid was not as sunny as he appeared. On second thought, though, they were on the same team. With the boy right under his nose, nothing could happen.
In the live comments, the viewers' discussion kept changing direction. Someone caught the look in Lu Shiyan's eyes, and the wild shipping began again.
[Did you see that?! Best