Indeed, Xiong Mei pondered, men like Zhang Wei were not in short supply of admirers, and the world was brimming with those who might seem less troublesome or offer the allure of being "better."
The small, yet potent, warning from Anna served as a gentle reminder to Xiong Mei of her place.
It was a subtle nudge, urging her to keep her feelings in check and navigate the path with a rational heart, both now and in the unfolding future.
Her eyes turned slightly moist, due to unknown reasons, but she didn't speak for the rest of the way.
A faint mist gathered in the corners of Xiong Mei's eyes, a subtle stirring of emotions she couldn't quite pinpoint.
Yet, she chose to remain silent for the remainder of the journey, the unspoken thoughts and feelings swirling in the depths of her being.
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In this crucial moment, Zhang Wei had little room to dwell on Xiong Mei's feelings, for he was entangled in a heated argument with the system.
