Yu Wenye had been silent all along, until she finished speaking, and only then did he slowly lift his eyes to meet those clear, bright eyes of hers.
He said, "I'm sorry."
"...!?"
Shang Ruyi was suddenly stunned, and after a moment, she stammered, "W-What did you say?"
Yu Wenye repeated, "I said, I'm sorry."
"..."
"Indeed, I did use you. The injury you bear should be blamed on me."
Shang Ruyi still couldn't quite believe it. Though when she spoke those words, she didn't hope for any explanation from Yu Wenye, let alone an apology. But she hadn't expected that he would actually apologize.
However, when he did apologize, she found herself at a loss.
Yu Wenye continued, "Yet, my apology is not because I used you."
"Then, why?"
"I never thought you would win, it's just that hearing your words, I wanted to—"
Shang Ruyi glared at him, "Make me look ridiculous?"
