Xie Jingqiu has a fever of 151.

Su Nian had the realization, of course, when she agreed to be with Xie Jingqiu...

Several times... Su Nian nearly gave herself to Xie Jingqiu.

Tangxi moved the cigarette away from the corner of his lips and continued to speak to Su Nian...

"Jingqiu and I explained that... a girl as beautiful and dazzling as you are will catch attention even when trying to be inconspicuous. Therefore, there won't be a shortage of men who covet you. You are self-respecting and smart... able to remain virtuous in a society rampant with carnal desires, to match wits and courage with men who harbor greedy lust for you, to dodge their filthy schemes—it's not easy... That's why you have your guards up against all men. The smarter you are... the heavier your defenses become. It's impossible to rush you into opening your heart..."

Su Nian's breath seemed to stop, each subsequent word from Tangxi... felt like a knock to her heart.