Gu Zhi spoke softly to Gu Dai, "Little sister, let me take off your shoes and socks for you."
Gu Dai glanced at Gu Zhi and sensed her ulterior motives. Looking at the footbath bucket steaming away, she lowered her eyes and asked, "Isn't the water a bit too hot?"
The smile on Gu Zhi's face momentarily stiffened before quickly recovering. She laughed and said, "How could it be hot? I've tested it; the temperature is just right for a foot soak."
Gu Dai looked at Gu Zhi without responding.
Increasingly anxious, Gu Zhi averted her eyes, unable to meet Gu Dai's gaze.
Gu Dai once again softly inquired, "Are you sure the water temperature is just right?"
Even though Gu Zhi was inwardly panicked, she nodded affirmatively and said earnestly, "I'm sure!"
Meng Zhi had been holding back his irritation since he saw Gu Zhi bring the hot water. Hearing her words now, he stood up and said, "If you think it's just right, then you soak your feet!"
