Shu Pan felt uneasy seeing Ye Xiaomeng's low spirits, but she felt helpless. All she could do was silently pray for better days for her friend.
Xiaomeng had already endured so much hardship to find her current happiness; it would be cruel to take it away now.
After exchanging a few words, the heavy conversation dampened their spirits, and they soon parted ways after their shopping trip.
When Shu Pan returned home and found that neither Gu Shaoting nor Joy had returned yet, she was surprised. Checking the time, she decided to call Gu Shaoting. The phone rang several times before he finally answered, on the verge of being automatically disconnected.
"Shaoting, why haven't you and Joy come back yet? Have you eaten?" Shu Pan asked with concern.
"We... have something to take care of. We'll be back later," Gu Shaoting replied somewhat evasively, hinting at something he couldn't disclose to Shu Pan.
