Liang Jinzhao saw that Qian Yixiu wasn't angry and even responded to him, which filled him with joy. He hastened his steps to catch up with her. If there hadn't been a lack of trees to provide cover, he surely would have pulled her into an embrace and kissed her again. He was too nervous earlier and everything had happened too quickly, so he didn't fully savor the moment.
On the other side of the lake, Liang Gao was very aware not to follow them. He watched as Miss Qian quickly emerged from the shade of the willow trees with the Young Master following close behind.
