Watching Ding Jinshi act as if nothing were amiss, Ding Long felt an overwhelming heartache, wanting to pull her into his arms and softly console her.
Perhaps, Ding Jinshi really hid it too well, so much so that even he was unsure — was her claim of not being upset truly unaffected? Or was she smiling while bleeding inside?
Lan Li's sudden appearance seemed to have not made much impact on Ding Jinshi; throughout the dinner, she still ate and drank heartily, joked and bantered with Ding Long. When she laughed, her eyes would curl, making others feel particularly comfortable. That kind of smile, where even the brows and eyes were filled with joy, looked genuinely authentic.
Yet, precisely because of this, it seemed overly genuine, so Ding Long became even more worried.
However, even after dinner when running errands and returning home, Ding Long saw no trace of anything amiss with Ding Jinshi, hence even wanting to speak up afforded no opportunity, leaving no chance for persuasion.
