It was rare to see him so openly expressive. Xi Xiaye was momentarily dazed, then she shook her head.
Xi Mushan sighed, and slowly closed his eyes to admit bitterly, "Being persistent about such a difficult thing requires a lot of courage before feelings. As strong and as steadfast I am, I'm still weak. I understand your mother too well. I'm worried that if I pressure her too much, she'll really throw herself into someone else's arms. That way, she'll leave me forever.
"So, I want to leave myself a small spot in her heart, every year during the peach blossom festival, I give her a peach blossom hairpin. I was hoping that it would sometimes remind her about me so that she does not forget me."
Upon hearing this, Xi Xiaye could not help sigh deeply. She blinked and nodded gently in understanding.
She was very grateful for Mu Yuchen's thoughtfulness. If it were not for him doing his most, Shen Wenna and Xi Mushan would probably now still be...