Miss Lu, being a girl, couldn't shake off her shyness. Despite the awareness that the entire affair reeked of manipulation, she still harbored the romantic notions of a young girl.
Unexpectedly, before she could approach Zhao Shu, he likely barely glimpsed her face. He only registered a rose-red embroidered dress before swiftly turning on his heels and running away.
Left behind in embarrassment, Miss Lu, who was meant to "coincidentally" encounter Zhao Shu, returned home in tears. Overwhelmed by sadness and shame, she felt thoroughly humiliated, much to the fury of Mrs. Lu.
In reality, Zhao Shu hadn't dwelled much on the incident. He was simply exercising caution. While strolling through the plum trees, he spotted a girl in vibrant attire. Sensing a potential gossip risk, he opted for a hasty retreat to avoid implicating her reputation.
A gentleman at heart, he wouldn't indulge in wicked actions.
