Qiao An looked at Ze'en. She was amazed at how time had honed Ze'en's nature. She was no longer willful and secretive. Instead, she was reasonable.
"Ze'en. You've matured," Qiao An praised.
Tears welled in Ze'en's eyes. She took a sip of coffee and choked. "Qiao An, thank you. Thank you for letting bygones be bygones and saving my mother and brother twice."
Qiao An said, "I'm not that much of a Virgin Mary. Although I saved them, I didn't put much thought into it. You don't have to thank me."
Ze'en glanced at Qiao An. "If it were anyone else, it would be fine to do this. But you're different. After all, they once hurt you so viciously."
Qiao An smiled. "Well, if you asked me out today to thank me, I'll take it."
Ze'en lowered her eyes but said awkwardly, "Actually, I didn't call you out just to thank you."
Qiao An was surprised. "What else?"
