Yuan Hongjun hesitated, "But master…"
Chu Qingzhi patiently waited for him to continue.
After a moment of hesitation, Yuan Hongjun finally spoke up, his voice filled with inner conflict, "Master, I'm afraid that I only have a shallow fondness for Yuru. What if I can't develop deeper feelings for her in the future? What if I end up delaying her marriage?"
Chu Qingzhi smiled gently, "Yuru certainly wouldn't want to be forced into an arranged marriage. I'll go and buy you two some time. If it turns out there's no fate between you, then we can make other plans."
Yuan Hongjun thought it over. The only viable solution seemed to be what his master suggested. He lowered his head apologetically, "Master, I'm sorry for the trouble."
"It's no trouble. You are my disciple, and it's my duty to help when my disciple is in need."
"Thank you, master."
