Words like these are tantamount to promises.
How could she fail to understand the unspoken overtones in his words?
A tremor of emotion unsettled Ming Ge's heart, stirring her nerves.
A warm tide of warmth began rising from an unknown origin, spreading through the intricate network of blood vessels to her whole body, finally softening the beating heart within her chest.
...
In the end, Ming Ge no longer persisted, slipping the diamond card that glittered with her name into her purse and said to Gong Yeyan, "I booked the wrap party for the crew here, thinking I was looking out for your business, Gong, but I didn't expect..."
A faint sense of annoyance was visible on the girl's fair and radiant face.
Gong Yeyan glanced at her and said, "Just think of it as looking after your own business."
!!!!!!!!
Holy... holy shit!
One sentence, instant kill!
Ming Ge: Health bar depleted.
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Nighttime.
The wrap party for "Diamond Sugar" was still held at Jiuchong Palace—