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Chapter 63: My name is Tang Wutong
"Huh? Have they?" Zhang Lexuan's words startled Ye Xixuan, though what he felt more than anything was a guilty conscience.
The gentle smile on Zhang Lexuan's face never faded, revealing nothing of her thoughts. She took Ye Xixuan's hand and spoke with an indulgent expression.
"The look in your eyes has changed. Tell me, what exactly happened between you and that little girl from the Tang Sect while I was away?"
"Sister Lexuan, this is what happened. That night, Sister Xiaoya and I..." Zhang Lexuan led Ye Xixuan to the long wooden bench by the window and sat down with him. Out of respect for this eldest senior sister, he ultimately chose to confess honestly.
After hearing Ye Xixuan's account, Zhang Lexuan's smile seemed to fade considerably. Following a brief silence, she asked in a somewhat serious tone, "So she was the one who initiated it. Do you like her?"
"Yes." Meeting Zhang Lexuan's piercing gaze, Ye Xixuan finally nodded.
"Sister Lexuan, will you blame me?"
Zhang Lexuan shook her head and said earnestly, "Xixuan, I told you before that I would guide you properly. Looking at things now, I suppose I failed in that responsibility."
"How could this possibly be your fault?!" Ye Xixuan sprang to his feet. Guilty as he felt, he disliked this side of Zhang Lexuan even more-she always shouldered the responsibility herself and blamed herself for every problem.
If she kept doing that, she would be crushed beneath the weight one day.
Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, pleased by Ye Xixuan's willingness to take responsibility. She stood as well, meeting his eyes at close range.
Ye Xixuan was now almost as tall as she was, leaving their gazes nearly level.
"How did she teach you?"
"What?" Zhang Lexuan's