The wind swept through, making the green curtains billow as though they were the waves of a rippling lake. At this moment, an eerie unrest filled the otherwise silent room.
Zang Xiaolian brought a cup of hot water to the guest.
Gu Nuan voiced her thanks: "Thank you."
Her tone was very ordinary.
Yet, Zang Xiaolian couldn't help but think that she must be the only woman capable of maintaining such composure in front of the man before her.
"Everyone leave. I want to speak with Miss Gu alone," said Xiao Yebai.
Once the master had spoken, regardless of Zang Xiaolian and Li Sitong's curiosity, they inevitably had to step out. As Li Sitong left the room, he asked Zang Xiaolian, "Do you know what Director Xiao intends to discuss with Miss Gu?"
"How would I know?" Zang Xiaolian shook his head, then with a smile, slid his hands into his pockets. The dimples on his baby face deepened with his grin, seemingly casting shadows.
