Facing the man’s gaze, Xia Yinian immediately lowered her head.

Leng Zhishuo was about to speak when she tugged at his clothes, so he could only nod at Gu Beicheng.

"Hmm, maybe we could go into the study for a chat," Qin Yiheng suggested softly.

"No need, right here is fine."

Gu Beicheng sat down on a single sofa inside, crossing his legs, his gaze resting on the girl who kept her head down.

"Just some academic questions I’d like to seek your advice on," he added.

Xia Yinian’s little heart pounded uncontrollably; feeling the man watching her, she even found it difficult to breathe.

Has Beicheng already sensed something? He’s so clever, it’s not easy to fool him.

If he finds out she sneaked back, who knows how angry he’d be?

Whether it’s reprimands or punishment, it doesn’t matter to her; she just doesn’t want to see the tired and disappointed look in his eyes.

The more she thought about it, the more nervous she became, even forgetting to let go of Leng Zhishuo’s hand.

With a slight cough, Gu Beicheng furrowed his brows, his gaze falling on Qin Yiheng.

"These two friends of yours are quite unfamiliar faces?" The statement made his attitude clear.

Qin Yiheng glanced at the two people opposite him, withdrew his gaze, and smiled a bit reluctantly.

"Yes, indeed."

"Since they’re already here, you can resolve their issues first. I just happened to pass by and came in early, unaware you had guests," Gu Beicheng smiled.

Qin Yiheng glanced at him, clearly skeptical about such coincidence.

However, it seems this girl named Nian Nian is somewhat special to Beicheng, and the two of them know each other. Did he miss something?

Qin Yiheng has been away for almost half a year, and he truly doesn’t know about someone named Xia Yinian.

"It seems like these two are in a relationship, right? Since when did Yiheng become adept at handling emotional issues?" Gu Beicheng’s words drifted past Xia Yinian’s ears.

Xia Yinian’s eyes widened, realizing she was still holding onto Brother Leng’s clothing.

She coughed lightly and immediately let go.

"We...aren’t in that kind of relationship," Xia Yinian reluctantly altered her tone.

Even she didn’t expect to be so concerned about these matters; Beicheng still doesn’t know who she is, so why was she so nervous?

"Oh, I must have been mistaken," Gu Beicheng’s lips curled slightly.

"Miss, may I ask your name? Have we met before? You seem familiar to me."

Xia Yinian dared not look at Gu Beicheng, swallowing hard.

Using the same tone she had before, she said, "Turns out Seventh Young Master also likes using such clichéd methods to meet girls. How could you possibly know me?"

If she could just get through this moment, it would be best, as she had no idea what to do next.

Beicheng should be busy enough, always thinking for her, which is not what she wants to see. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

But what’s his purpose for coming today; is Beicheng here because of Grandma?

After some meditation, Xia Yinian finally remembered what nonsense she had just said.

She actually suggested that Seventh Young Master’s way of courting was clichéd? Did she have a death wish?

Does Seventh Young Master need such methods to court girls? Aren’t there already plenty chasing after him?

Xia Yinian hadn’t thought much earlier; she had simply blurted out lines from a movie scene.

Seeing the reactions of Qin Yiheng and Leng Zhishuo, Xia Yinian realized she had embarrassed herself this time.