She raised her head slightly and said, "If I can help you resolve this matter, I will do my best. After all, we are allies during our contract period. I cannot demand you to be my secret guard, risking your life to protect me. But your life and death are of no concern to me. I believe our relationship should be mutual assistance, not one-sided giving."
Meeting her clear eyes, Zhong Lang felt a subtle change in his heart.
He knew Liu Shimei was an extraordinary girl. She wasn't spoiled like the daughters of noble families, nor did she exhibit any sense of superiority. On the contrary, she was hardworking, ruthless to her enemies, and gentle and tender-hearted towards her own people, softer than tofu.
Sometimes, when he saw her indulging her fiance, Zhong Lang couldn't help but feel puzzled: Why could she be so tolerant and affectionate toward a fool? Huangfu Lingyao had many suspicious aspects, but she trusted him without any doubt.
