Before Shen Yuan could finish, Li Zhi jumped in without hesitation, "Too much of a good thing."
Shen Yuan smiled faintly, nodding in agreement with Li Zhi's response. "This author of *Defend and Steal* is quite good," he continued. "They don't overdo things, but instead skillfully weave that sense of ambiguity into simple prose."
He paused for a moment before elaborating, "A single glance, a blush—these subtle descriptions are just right, allowing the reader to feel that innocent affection. That's the kind of love that more closely aligns with people's longing for a beautiful romance."
He Zhiyu listened from the side with rapt attention, nodding repeatedly in agreement. "Yeah, yeah, yeah! I feel the same way! It's because of that feeling that I think... she's such a good writer!"
As soon as the words were out, He Zhiyu realized she had nearly let it slip and exposed her secret.
She quickly pressed her lips together, terrified that one more word would give the whole game away.
