The dance had ended, and Su Liuying breathed a sigh of relief. She pushed Lin Runjie away, intending to return to her seat, but he extended his hand to hold her back.
"What's the matter?"
Looking perplexed at Lin Runjie, she saw his gentle smile, as he said, "For the next part of the event, you are supposed to be my partner!"
"Uh, I don't want to participate. Find someone else!"
Su Liuying refused. She hadn't come here to engage in these activities and didn't feel it necessary to join him through those segments.
"Liuying, why can't you give me a chance?"
Lin Runjie persisted, his tone laced with unyielding frustration. He genuinely couldn't reconcile with the fact that despite his years of affection, her feelings remained elusive to him.
"I... I'm sorry, I need to use the restroom!"
