Could he really be planning on wearing a mask and showing himself to the world as a disfigured man?
Does he really think of her as an extraordinary intelligent person?
Something about all this feels a bit off...
"I... I was just joking, Master Chu. Please don't take it to heart…" Zhuang Qingning explained somewhat awkwardly.
"Miss Zhuang, even your jokes can provide insight to others. It shows your unparalleled wisdom. In the future, please continue to jest with me, I may learn a great deal more,"
A jovial Zhuang Qingning, in contrast with her serious demeanor, was lively, playful and absolutely adorable.
More importantly, within her jokes, one might catch a hint of something usually unsaid, or take the opportunity to say something he usually couldn't.
Even if what he hears may not be the absolute truth.
Or, even if what he says is not taken entirely to heart by Zhuang Qingning.
Being able to hear and to speak is undoubtedly better than silence.