Xiao Man returned to Xicheng just as Li Sinian had arrived.
She never went into detail to ask whether it was a coincidence or if he knew her whereabouts through those around her. Knowing the answer wouldn't matter, nor would it change anything, so she didn't ask.
When she was filming, Li Sinian wouldn't often disturb her. Hence, their separation during work was the most common and effective reason for them to be apart. For example, he never suggested that she should quit acting, because he knew that acting was not just her career, but also a significant focus of her life. It could be considered a spiritual support, which he understood as her dignity.
Therefore, he would leave her that dignity, until she herself no longer wished to stay within that circle and would be ready to leave everything to be by his side at any moment.
