Then he left without looking back, leaving Xu Yisen alone in the attic, feeling sad.
...
As the Lunar New Year approached, Xu Yisen simply gave himself an early holiday.
He had thought that living under the same roof with Qin Muni might foster some feelings, but every time he wanted to talk more with Qin Muni, she would instinctively find an excuse to avoid him.
Even Bai Wan Yun noticed the unusual tension between the two, so she planned to help her son. However, Qin Muni perceived her intentions and cleverly refused, maintaining a rational distance from Xu Yisen.
On New Year's Eve, the family spent the whole day together, eating, walking, watching TV, chatting, playing chess; the atmosphere was very warm.
