Bo Shuxian's apology was indeed an act of protecting Zhou Zining.
Bo Yanching ultimately didn't continue to pursue the matter, but the expression on his face had faded, "There's no need for sorries between brothers, and you haven't wronged me."
Bo Shuxian's eyes darted around, and his thin lips were pressed very tightly, as if all his strength was tensed up.
After a long pause, he only said one word: "Fine."
Bo Yanching left with Nan Jiaojiao.
Once they were gone, Zhou Zining behaved unrestrainedly, not taking things seriously at all. She didn't even give Bo Shuxian a look, let alone an explanation, and went straight upstairs back to her bedroom.
After showering and coming out, she smelled a thick scent of smoke in the room.
Bo Shuxian was sitting in front of the balcony, and the two sliding doors in front of him were closed. No breeze entered, and the smell of smoke spread all over the room.
Zhou Zining furrowed her brows and strode over.
