158 The Rules 2 (2/2)

This complicated things slightly.

Joann did notice that her best friend had gotten a lot more confident lately. That was most exemplified when she came up with the plan to deal with Lee Mu's blackmailing. Furthermore, there was a glow about her friend recently like she had just come into some good news. Now, Joann could assume that good news was Lin Kang's confession.

In other words, Lin Kang had become a good influence in Xiu Ling's life recently. Joann did observe her best friend was much happier and relaxed.

After all that she had been through, Xiu Ling deserved a chance at happiness. However, Joann did not forget that it was also because of Lin Kang that Xiu Ling had to go through those things to begin with.

Joann considered all pros and cons, incorporating Xiu Ling's happiness as well as Lin Kang's history, and she came up with this solution. ”Xiu Ling, I cannot say that I have a concrete answer for you and since that is the case, we shall follow the tradition. Remember the rules of our little club? Everything takes three months. So my advice is give the man 3 months to try it out and I believe you can come to a more informed decision then.”

Joann's advice was meant for more than just Xiu Ling because she was going to take her own advice as well. Joann still had plenty of reservations about the man but she was going to hold her tongue for at least for another three more months.

She would not breathe a word against the man because she did not want to influence Xiu Ling's decision. That would be unfair to Lin Kang.

Furthermore, Xiu Ling and Lin Kang's relationship wasn't serious enough for Joann to say anything yet.

Joann hated to jinx it but perhaps this would not amount to anything, Xiu Ling might end up saying no after three months. After all, no one could guarantee what would happen in the future.

Xiu Ling concurred with what Joann said. It was probably still early for her to commit to any decision. Lin Kang did say he was willing to give her as much time as she needed. Yes, a trial period of three months sounded just perfect to Xiu Ling the more she thought about it.

While her mind might not be conclusively made up by then, she would have more things to go on with compared to now. She would have known Lin Kang better and Lin Kang would get a better understanding of her by then.

Yes, giving each other a chance for three months sounded like the perfect idea.