The other party once again took the initiative to smile and greet him, and Li Shi didn't feel right completely ignoring her, so he responded politely, "Yeah,"
His words were succinct, the meaning clear: he didn't really want to talk.
But the female neighbor seemed oblivious to social cues and continued enthusiastically, "You're not a professional swimmer, are you?"
As Li Shi walked, he replied, "No, just swimming for fun."
"Ah?" The neighbor seemed very surprised, "I thought you were professional with such good technique!"
This woman was definitely adept at social interaction; her expressions, tone, and body language were all spot on, giving off a very polite and friendly vibe. Plus, she was pleasant to talk to.
However, recalling the way she had watched him at the swimming pool, Li Shi couldn't shake the feeling that her reasons for striking up a conversation weren't entirely pure.