No Li Chuan in this chapter, sadly. However, it gives a glimpse into how much Xiao Qiu cares for him. She’s not one to wear her emotions on her sleeves, but the fact that he basically disappears does take a toll on her. It’s clear that she has fallen hard for him. Why he avoids her despite him also liking her that much is still unclear at this point, but will become a much larger hurdle in the future.