In the evening, Gu Jinjin's mother called Yu Xi.
"Xiao Xi."
Yu Xi found it odd that she would suddenly get in touch.
Even though they surely had each other's contact information—they had been old friends forever—Mother Gu's number felt like a decorative feature stored in Yu Xi's phone for years. Since Gu Jinjin stopped attending school, it hadn't rung; probably the only reason they exchanged contacts back then was to keep up with Gu Jinjin's whereabouts.
Feeling the pressure, Yu Xi cautiously said, "Auntie, what's up?"
Mother Gu carefully asked, "Well, has Jinjin been seeing someone lately?"
"..."
Yu Xi fell silent.
Mother Gu immediately added, "Oh, I know you've been busy; I saw the news. But Jinjin is closest to you, she'd definitely tell you everything. When I ask her, she won't say anything, so I can only ask you. I'm not a monster; she's not a child anymore. Why wouldn't I allow love? I'd be thrilled for her."
"..."
