After a long silence, Xu Niannian's look of surprise and arched eyebrows suggested she had expected him to assert more forcefully that it wasn't guilt driving him.
Though she felt a slight sense of loss, this allowed Xu Niannian to develop a deeper understanding of Jin Yu.
He might occasionally take advantage of her uncontrollably, or perhaps at times bamboozle her.
But when it came to serious matters, he was incredibly genuine.
Even reluctant to lie.
She knew that if he answered according to her wishes, she would agree to be in a relationship with him.
But he didn't.
In some ways, this man was extremely persistent.
Xu Niannian gazed at him, under the pitch-black night sky, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as the ocean, mysterious yet beckoning her to keep exploring.
Jin Yu remained silent for a while, still holding the salute.