Hairpin, Xia Yuqing

Witnessing the despondent look on Xia Zhiqing's face, Bai Lihongzhuang couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

Back when they were in Canglan Academy, Xia Zhiqing didn't seem to have any feelings for Bai Junyu. However, after spending such a long time together, Bai Lihongzhuang sensed that Xia Zhiqing was gradually developing feelings for him.

Women often understand the hearts of other women, especially when they have been sisters for several years. Bai Lihongzhuang knew the changes in Xia Zhiqing's emotions.

"If Junyu chose to practice in the same hall as us, it means that you are the one in his heart. Don't underestimate yourself," Bai Lihongzhuang said.

Men's thoughts are often straightforward. If Bai Junyu liked Yuan Xiaoman, he would have chosen to be in the same group as her, not with us. Bai Junyu's actions have already proven his intentions.

Xia Zhiqing shook her head and replied, "Even if he chose to practice in the same hall as us, it doesn't necessarily mean that he has feelings for me. It's obvious that he prefers spending time with Xiaoman."

She had been paying attention to this aspect for a while now. When Bai Junyu was with her, he didn't talk as much as he did with Yuan Xiaoman, but their interaction felt more natural. As a result, Xia Zhiqing's confidence had been diminishing.

In reality, Xiaoman's appearance was outstanding, and her family background and abilities surpassed her own. It was normal for Bai Junyu to like Yuan Xiaoman.

Seeing Xia Zhiqing constantly trying to shift the conversation, Bai Lihongzhuang couldn't help but furrow her brow.

"Zhiqing, don't keep denying Junyu's feelings for you and believing that his actions toward Xiaoman are genuine. If you continue like this, you'll only lose more confidence. Think carefully, isn't Junyu treating you differently?" Bai Lihongzhuang said, feeling helpless. It was a common behavior for women when they truly liked a man.

Xia Zhiqing clearly didn't believe in herself.

She shook her head, feeling inexplicably annoyed. She was starting to believe that Bai Junyu didn't actually like her.

However, immersed in such thoughts, her mood became increasingly worse.

"You only see Junyu getting along well with Xiaoman, but what about you and Dongfang? You also have good conversations with him regularly. However, once you're in front of Junyu, you don't know what to say. Junyu could be in a similar situation," Bai Lihongzhuang pointed out.

Bai Lihongzhuang sighed softly. In situations like this, many people have a clearer perspective as outsiders. When they are just friends, their interactions are harmonious, without worrying about other issues. But once they stand in front of someone they like, they become unintentionally nervous, concerned about how to behave in a way that won't be disliked and will increase their favorability.

Because most of their emotions are immersed in this aspect, their interactions become passive, and they speak less.

From Bai Lihongzhuang's perspective, Xia Zhiqing and Bai Junyu seemed to be in such a situation.

As long as they didn't confront this issue directly, it would persist like an unbroken windowpane.

Bai Lihongzhuang truly admired the endurance of Bai Junyu, Xia Zhiqing, and Yuan Xiaoman.

It was extremely difficult to struggle in such circumstances.

Yet, they were able to endure and continue walking this path.

Upon hearing Bai Lihongzhuang's words, Xia Zhiqing's expression trembled. She had never considered this possibility before, but now, hearing it from her leader, she felt that it might actually be true.

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