After her graceful performance, Bai Xue descended from the stage and approached Li Yan. She asked, "Li Yan, do you think my piano skills have improved?"
Li Yan nodded but didn't say much.
His lack of praise made Bai Xue very uneasy, and she softly asked, "Li Yan, what's the matter with you? Why are you being so cold towards me?"
Li Yan didn't answer that question directly. Instead, he said, "I've prepared a cake for you. We'll cut it together shortly. However, I have some matters to attend to, so I won't be able to stay with you the whole time. After the event is over, you can return to the apartment to rest."
Bai Xue felt terrible, not knowing what she had done wrong. She clearly sensed that Li Yan was now repelling her.
While she wanted to ask what had happened, she was afraid that asking too many questions would make Li Yan resent her even more.
