"Hua Lin, come here."
Hua Hua's voice carried through the study—calm yet firm, with an unmistakable authority.
The young woman turned from where she had been flipping absentmindedly through a scroll, her fingers tightening slightly at the unexpected summons.
She blinked, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear before walking over.
"What is it, Grandpa?"
Hua Hua eyed her carefully, his expression unreadable. "I heard you went to meet Master Zhi today—along with Elder Lesy."
At the mention of him, her breath hitched, and before she could stop it, a faint blush dusted her cheeks.
She knew her grandfather wouldn't miss it, so she quickly lowered her gaze, trying to keep her voice level.
"Ah, yes, I did…" she admitted softly.
But inside, she cringed.
I was so awkward! I didn't even greet him properly!
Hua Hua watched her reaction with quiet amusement before leaning back with a thoughtful hum. Then, out of nowhere, he asked:
"Do you like him?"
