"I've memorized it all! Aren't I amazing?!"

The sun was gradually setting in the west, and Spencer's eyes reflected the light as he raised the draft paper filled with his writing and drawings, proudly displaying his achievements to the person in front of him.

However, in the whole study group room, only Sakuragi Hitomi was still by his side.

The others, Bai Yi was the first to get bored and went outside to photograph the natural scenery of the Lanshan Scenic Spot.

As for Ye Shiyu...

No one knew where she had gone.

She rarely showed any expression and didn't like to talk, so she wouldn't report where she was going to others.

"Yes, yes, you're amazing..."

Kneeling by the table, Sakuragi Hitomi sighed and placated him casually.

Then, she reached out to tidy up the scattered draft papers Spencer had used on the table, stacking them neatly before standing up.

However, perhaps because she had been sitting for too long, standing up made her feel somewhat dizzy, so she held her forehead and took a deep breath,

"Ha... Ha..."

Behind her, Spencer had already lain down on the tatami and taken out his phone. Seeing Sakuragi Hitomi holding her head and gasping, he couldn't help but ask,

"What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"

"...Nothing, just an old ailment."

Even though she said this, Sakuragi Hitomi felt that her body had been worse than before recently.

For instance, previously, even lifting her hand for a while would make her muscles feel sore.

Is it because of the recent weather?

Once she felt normal again, Sakuragi Hitomi walked towards the door.

"Creak~ Creak~"

As she opened the door, she heard the soft creak of the wooden floor in the blossoming courtyard.

Hearing the sound, Sakuragi Hitomi leaned against the door frame, not opening it fully, instead peeking through a small gap to look outside,

"The President and brother?"

At this moment, Yan Huan was talking to Sakuragi Kagami in the courtyard outside, and after hearing Yan Huan's words, Sakuragi Kagami looked distressed,

"...I understand, come with me, and I'll take you there."

"Okay, then An Le..."

"I'll wait here for you and Xiao Huan to return."

Inside the room, watching the departing President and brother, Sakuragi Hitomi seemed to realize something.

Her brother had no tact and wore his emotions on his face.

Just with this glance, Sakuragi Hitomi knew something was wrong,

Seeing them leave, An Le was about to turn back in the courtyard, but as he turned around, he saw Sakuragi Hitomi opening the door and looking at him.

"Vice President Sakuragi..."

"What's going on?"

Originally wanting to greet her, An Le didn't expect Sakuragi Hitomi to directly ask him so bluntly.

Pressing his lips together, An Le thought for a moment before walking towards Sakuragi Hitomi.

...

...

"Whoosh..."

The wind blew the cherry blossoms down in the courtyard, causing the branches to droop.

"So that's how it is..."

Sakuragi Hitomi and An Le left the study group's "classroom" and found a quiet place to sit in the guest courtyard.

After listening to An Le's explanation, Sakuragi Hitomi wasn't surprised, instead, her eyes lowered a little.

A cherry blossom fell on her skirt, but Sakuragi Hitomi didn't reach out to catch it because her fists were clenched tightly in frustration.

Seeing Sakuragi Hitomi's furrowed brow and pained expression, An Le sighed and said,

"No wonder your health has always been poor... My mom says the body is affected by emotions. Holding in resentment while dealing with family schemes, how could anyone stay healthy in such an environment?"

An Le looked sympathetically at Sakuragi Hitomi, pressing her lips together,

"Your grandfather and your father and brothers are always scheming, even your mother. She formed this study group to pull Xiao Huan in, to make him choose between the Sakuragi and Spencer families, didn't she?"

Hearing this, Sakuragi Hitomi shook her head and gently said,

"I can't say mom didn't have such thoughts, but that wasn't her primary intention..."

"Oh?"

"Mom used to be an ordinary person, hating these schemes. Plus, she cares about me the most."

Thinking of Sakuragi Yuri, a faint smile finally appeared on Sakuragi Hitomi's pale lips as she turned to An Le,

"It's not that dad and my brothers don't care about me, but... they have a lot to consider; only mom is willing to do anything for my sake.

"When I had issues staying here as a child, mom was the one who drove into our main house's gates and took me away from grandpa.

"Even when I went to Linmen, she was the one who stood up against everyone to make the decision."

Hearing this, An Le was taken aback while Sakuragi Hitomi withdrew her gaze,

"Mom wants me to learn the truth in Ying Country and still have the President by my side at least.

"Plus, don't forget, the only extra person mom initially invited was Ye Lan's daughter.

"You guys came in on your own later."

Hearing this, the clever An Le instantly understood Sakuragi Hitomi's point.

The Sakuragi Family Head wasn't sure about his son's intentions, so he wanted to keep Sakuragi Hitomi around, right?

And her father and brothers were hesitant about confronting the main family outright, thus reluctantly seeking a compromise, weren't they?

So, by bringing Ye Lan's daughter, Sakuragi Yuri was effectively confirming her intention to split the family.

Everyone should just stop guessing and flipping tables to reveal their true feelings!

"...Your family's affairs are truly complicated."

After hearing all this, An Le sighed, feeling a headache coming on.

"Yes, ever since I was young, it's been this way...

"Everything seemed to get better after going to Linmen, meeting the President, and joining the student council... yet it's back to this."

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