Upon hearing that Xie Enci was angry, everyone in the room dared not delay any longer, despite their puzzlement. They had been under the impression that everything was fine.
They were told to stay put, not allowed to move a step away, and now, suddenly, why the change in directive? But no one could bear the brunt of Xie Enci's anger.
Especially now, in the heat of his fury. If they left now, their punishment might be less severe. Yet, if they delayed for a moment or two, they might be accused of negligence by Xie Enci.
In that case, a simple tongue-lashing wouldn't be the end of it.
Those remaining hastily tidied up and followed Song Taojie out of the room.
It was only then that Chen Kai allowed himself to relax. Seeing Wang Yuxi with her head covered aroused a great deal of sympathy in him. She lay completely motionless, prompting him to wonder whether she was asleep or had been drugged by Xie Enci.
