Upon hearing Kay's answer, Zhongshu didn't ask anymore. He looked at Kai, whose face was expressionless and nodded in approval.
The slight weakness shown earlier was excusable due to Kai's young age. However, Zhongshu would only allow one moment of weakness. If Kai showed anything more, then …
Kai, meanwhile, cursed himself.
He had been careless. Too careless.
No matter what, his Mentor was Grandfather's man, not his. Thus, everything that was being done was to ensure his rise to the top would go smooth. Deviating it for a moment wouldn't do.
Kai felt nothing for the girl, truly. She had just been someone he found interesting and fascinating but nothing else. It was mere curiosity.
At that moment, a new resolve started to take root in his mind and heart. He had to be strong. If he showed any sort of weakness, they could use that to bring him down.
It must not happen.
Still, Kai did have a romantic part in his heart.
