Sometimes, love is simply a complicated and deceitful game.
When Zhang Chuchen learned about Zhong Qishen's identity, she suppressed her inner anger and suffered the guilt of her mother's betrayal. She humbly chose to remain silent, not daring to take a step closer and unwilling to leave him for even a moment. She cowardly self-hypnotized and forgot her hatred, and just wanted to spend the time with him quietly.
But he still pretended to be completely ignorant of her bitter hatred and tenderness, and selfishly imprisoned her beside him, but he did not dare to reach out to hold her in his arms. He knew that this stretch of his hand would cause her to fall into the abyss. But he still didn't want to let go. Even if he couldn't escape death, he still wanted to protect her.
So, they pretend not to love, because love without love will never go bad. So, they flirt, we flirt, but never fall in love.