Sensing the confusion and suspicion hidden beneath his silence, Memu spoke before Gou Feng could ask any further questions.
"Don't overthink it," she said.
"I've lived long enough to notice little things."
Her tone remained calm and matter-of-fact.
"People reveal more about themselves through their habits than they realize."
Gou Feng stared at her for a moment before lowering his gaze once again.
"...I understand."
Whether he truly understood or not, even he wasn't certain.
Still, the elder's tone carried a quiet finality, as though she had no intention of elaborating further.
Although countless questions remained in his heart, Gou Feng chose not to press her for answers.
Seeing that he still seemed troubled by something, Elder Memu gently said,
"Some answers reveal themselves only when the heart is ready to accept them,"
She slid the tray into the oven before dusting the flour from her hands.
