She didn't mean to slack off, mainly because her mind was in disarray; she couldn't think of a clever solution either.
Relying on Hen Ningyue's deterrence could indeed suppress Shen Gu, but a moment's triumph would leave many hidden dangers. She needed to maintain a good relationship with Hen Ningyue at all times to rely on her to address these issues.
Regardless of the issue with Li Shuo, she was not willing to take advantage of Hen Ningyue too much, for Hen Ningyue was no fool who would work for her every day.
In addition, from an emotional standpoint, since the other party already considered her a good friend, Yang Yuran didn't want too much intentionality mixed into their interactions. That way, even if they parted ways in the end, at least her conscience would feel a bit more at ease.
Lifting her eyes, she saw He Qian standing still, lips pressed into a line, expressing guilt with a troubled expression.
