Upon these words, the air suddenly filled with a somber mood, and even Ashi could vaguely sense a hint of oppression…
After a long silence, lasting until the last glimmer of light in the sky was swallowed by the thickening twilight—
"Perhaps the young lady shouldn't bear this favor, especially with her temperament."
Having thought for a long time, Ashi finally responded in this manner.
"There is nothing about should or should not, the human mind is very complex, and even I can't say that I am completely transparent and open. If Fan Mu wants to compensate, then that's not necessarily a good thing. You should know, such an unrewarded favor is more likely to touch people's hearts."
Long Chengyu's words carried some profound meaning.
After considering for a moment, Ashi began to understand—
