People assumed Li Qiye was hiding in his room out of fear. Bai Jianchan’s female fans certainly thought so.

They thought it was ridiculous that he would be brought up in the same breath as Bai Jianchan - one was perfect while the other mediocre. One noble daughter said with disdain: “He’s probably ashamed of his inferiority. Meeting someone like Young Lord Bai will destroy his confidence, too humiliating.”

“He’s not leaving his hole after hearing about Young Lord Bai.” Another lady from a prestigious clan added.

On the other hand, a few ancestors had better insight on this mat...