54 Peace of Mind

Was it that obvious? Gu Zi was stunned. After finishing the last mouthful of rice, she said, "I'm done eating. You guys take your time."

With that, she carried Su Le and left without looking back at Su Shen. Despite being a 21st-century Homo Evolutis, shyness wasn't foreign to her.

Su Shen gazed in the direction where Gu Zi had sat, a meaningful smile gracing his lips.

Su Bing cleared his throat and offered a piece of duck meat to Su Li while gently reminding him, "Keep eating, little brother."

Baffled, Su Li continued eating.

But he was convinced that her blushing cheeks signaled shyness, though he couldn't quite fathom why she would be shy.

Perhaps understanding women was a complex task.

For instance, their previous stepmother was initially kind, yet her behavior changed over time, becoming horribly bad.

Su Li hoped that their current stepmother would remain as wonderful as she seemed.