After the training, Xing Tanxing calmed her heart and offered Rui some refreshments. She asked the servants to prepare some snacks and tea. "Young master Rui, thank you for giving some of your time to train our manor's guards. Let me at least offer you some refreshments."
Rui didn't reject her offer and followed her in a nearest pavilion. But throughout the entire journey and even until the servants finished preparing the table, Rui didn't divert his eyes and continued looking at her intently.
Xing Tanxing didn't miss his piercing stares but she chose not to mind it. From time to time she would also look at him in return and would offer a polite but stiff smile. The awkward exchange continued until finally Xing Taxing could no longer endure. "Uhmmm… young master Rui. What is it? Did I do or said something wrong?"
