His expression darkened. Countless thoughts raced through his mind, and the pressure around him dropped.
...It was a little terrifying.
Cui Lingyao jumped in fright.
'She wanted to call Chen Minrou back and ask her how she could possibly describe Xie Jinbai as sinister and creepy.'
'She should be talking about her own husband!'
"What are you planning to do?"
'From the look of him, he seemed to be considering abducting me.'
Cui Lingyao took half a step back, her brow furrowed. "This is the Shen Family's estate. I suggest you calm down."
Something she said must have worked. Zhao Shijie's cool, distant eyes lowered, and he slowly averted his gaze.
His lips thinned into a line. "Come back as soon as you can. Send a letter back to the capital every day. Don't miss one."
After speaking, he wiped his face again and turned to leave.
