Chapter 31
Li Xin's eyes bore into Jiang Yu's disheveled appearance. Dirt clung to her clothes, and the dark circles under her eyes spoke volumes of her exhaustion. Sweat trickled down her face, making her look like she had just toiled away in the fields under the scorching sun. Jiang Yu, in turn, scrutinized Li Xin. He looked equally worn out, with shadows beneath his eyes and a dazed expression. He resembled a student buried under the weight of endless exams, struggling to keep his head above water. This was a far cry from what they had envisioned. "What happened to you?" they both blurted out simultaneously. After a beat, Jiang Yu managed a bitter smile. "Studying." Li Xin mirrored her expression. "Studying." Their eyes locked, and in that shared gaze, a myriad of emotions swirled. "So, you
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