In the two days following, Jiang Yichun became somewhat reserved and silent, often standing alone on the deck, gazing out at the river in a daze. A number of guards on the official ship thought there was another situation and became very tense, frequently looking out at the river in fear that another hook might come flying out.
Bai Ruozhu looked at Jiang Yichun's state and felt somewhat worried. She often joked with him, acting cute to cheer him up, but although there was a smile on his face, there was no real mirth in his eyes.
Moreover, he hadn't been chasing after Bai Ruozhu as persistently recently...
Bai Ruozhu felt both elated and slightly let down. She was glad to have some time to rest - who could stand being pursued relentlessly every day by such an eager man? But she was also disappointed, questioning her own attractiveness.