She didn't dare to tell Shi Nian'an about these matters. Recently, Shi Nian'an had been so busy due to her parents' divorce that she had hardly been in contact. Such a heavy burden of pain was destined for her to bear alone, without even someone to confide in.
She hadn't fallen asleep again until dawn, going to school feeling listless and muddled through the day.
Since yesterday, Uncle Yuan had been almost inseparably following her, aside from when she was at school or home. She knew it was Zuo Xingyun's doing, but she didn't care to pay attention, knowing that resistance was futile, as one couldn't twist an arm against a thigh.
Fortunately, Zuo Xingyun hadn't looked for her. She didn't know how they should interact if they met again now. It was probably a complete break, at least that's how it seemed to her.
And so, half a month went by.
Eventually, Shi Nian'an showed up, visiting Xiang Mansion to see Xiang Wan during the weekend.