Second watch.
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That's right, Lin Mengye wanted precisely Zuo Qian's promise. Of course, she secretly hoped Zuo Qian might change his mind and agree to help her, even though she knew the odds were very low. She still harbored such thoughts.
Now, Zuo Qian's straightforward refusal, though it left her slightly disappointed, was still within her acceptable range.
As long as Zuo Qian didn't help either side, she felt much more at ease. Even if she couldn't win over Zuo Jiang, there was nothing to fear. With her strength alone, her odds were much better than Lin Mengran's.
After getting the answer she wanted, Lin Mengye didn't linger. She emphasized her point with Zuo Qian once more and then turned to leave.
Watching her silhouette fade away, Zuo Qian felt at ease like never before. From now on, he could finally treat her as a passerby; all previous emotions vanished like smoke.
