Chen Xiaoli was friendly with Leng Yuan and Gu Jiaojiao, so she fell a step behind.
She greeted them separately before she left.
Leng Yuan politely called her "Sister-in-law" in response.
Gu Jiaojiao was much more enthusiastic, her smile dazzling.
Seeing this, Chen Xiaoli's own smile widened. She waved to the pair and walked away, basket in hand.
Once everyone was gone, Gu Jiaojiao turned to get the bag from the ox-cart, but Leng Yuan was a step ahead of her, already holding it.
"Let's go home."
Gu Jiaojiao nodded and followed him.
From a short distance away, a pair of gloomy eyes watched them with confusion.
'System, what is going on?'
'In the novel, Leng Yuan clearly had no feelings for Gu Jiaojiao.'
'But the Leng Yuan I just saw… his gaze was so gentle. The way he looked at Gu Jiaojiao was full of affection. Even an idiot could see how much he cares for the female lead.'
'It's all wrong. Everything is completely wrong.'
