Xie Zhinuan looked up, "Has he returned?"
"Yes, he's out in the shed, I've already brewed some tea and taken it out to him!"
"Good!" Xie Zhinuan got up, straightened her clothes, and then stepped out.
She was dressed in fine, blue cotton, edged with pink, which looked very attractive indeed.
Yuan Liuwang's gaze deepened when he saw her.
Having traveled and seen the world, he still felt a sudden jolt when he saw Xie Zhinuan.
It was as if she had become more beautiful after not seeing her for a while.
The feeling she gave off was also different.
"You're back!" Xie Zhinuan said with a light laugh.
It was very gentle.
But within that gentleness, there was also distance.
"Yes!" Yuan Liuwang responded, lifting the teacup and taking a sip.
He stole glances at Xie Zhinuan.
She still wore her hair in a ponytail, still had her face clear of makeup, and wore no jewelry at all.
He knew she wasn't without money; in fact, she was probably very wealthy now.
