Chen Yin cared deeply for Du Xixi, so naturally, he didn't perceive her as "heartless." Instead, he conveniently put all the blame on Ke Lian.
Ke Lian, innocently caught up in the crossfire, pretended not to hear anything. He gently bent down to straighten Du Xixi's slightly disheveled dress hem, ensuring that she wouldn't be hindered by it while walking.
Du Xixi's hearing wasn't as keen as Chen Yin's and Ke Lian's. By this point, she was already some distance from Chen Yin and hadn't heard anything. She simply lowered her head and gave Ke Lian a soft smile.
Chen Yin, hoping his sister would turn back to look at him: ...
The public display of affection hit him right in the face, making Chen Yin's heart ache even more.
Rob accompanied Chen Yin this time not only to serve as a protective mecha but also importantly to remind Chen Yin to attend to his official duties.
