The day of the gathering came and Chu He had completely forgotten about it. It was only when they called and asked where she was that she remembered.
She packed her yarn and knitting needles and prepared to leave.
Gu Jinglian happened to be at home, and was a little surprised to see that she was preparing to go out when just a moment ago she was quietly knitting a hat.
"Where are you going?"
"Oh, I'm going to a friend's gathering."
"A friend's gathering?"
Gu Jinglian looked at her suspiciously. "You have friends?"
"Of course, I have friends."
"Oh." Gu Jinglian acted as if he did not care and asked, "Male friends or female friends?"
"They're all women." Chu He asked, "Why? Are you checking up on me?"
"I was just asking." Gu Jinglian grunted awkwardly. "You're not taking me along?"
"We're all females, why should I bring you along?" Chu He chuckled. "Are you worried about me?"
