It wasn't because he was staying low-key, or occupied with the bullies, nor because of the aftermath of her dirty tricks. But because he was genuinely concerned about her situation.
If the Fei Chuan back then had indeed fought for her rank, she would be in a worse situation. And perhaps, the difficulty of winning the heirship would have risen to another hellish level.
A sour yet sweet sensation overwhelmed Bei Sangyun. She felt choked with indescribable emotions that were both comforting and stinging.
How could she have been so blind and not seen it in the past?
She was too focused on surviving that she did not see that there was actually a person near her who genuinely thought of her. If she had just looked closely before, perhaps her previous life wouldn't have been so lonely and agonizing.