“No outsiders here,” I heard Xing Chuan’s stern voice say.

I stood up and turned to look at him with a confused look, replying, “Why? You don’t recognize me anymore?”

He was stunned. He blinked as he looked at me blankly. Then with a surprised look, he said, “You took a shower?”

“It seems like I was too dirty!” I couldn’t help but laugh. I had been so dirty that Xing Chuan couldn’t recognize me after I cleaned myself up. No wonder everyone misunderstood and thought I had become despondent on the other island. I looked like I had gone through such a tough time that I didn’t wash my face or comb my hair.

I lifted my hand to tuck my long hair behind my ears. Xing Chuan instantly blushed. “I’m sorry....