In the first place, how much did Jin Jiuchi know about his counterpart? Had he always been aware of the confrontation Shen Nianzu desperately wanted to keep a secret? Had he pretended not to know in order to lower Shen Nianzu's guard?
A wave of unease washed over him, leaving him feeling cold and unsettled. Just as his thoughts were spiraling into the worst-case scenario, Jin Jiuchi, who had been keeping a close eye on the subtle changes in the jade doll's expression, suddenly spoke up,
"Do you want to hear about our first meeting, Nian'er?"
"Your first meeting?" Shen Nianzu responded cautiously, trying to gauge Jin Jiuchi's intentions.
