Meng Xi'er withdrew her gaze, her eyebrows delicately furrowing, her face full of panic, her legs so shaky she could barely stand.
Each of Lun You's words was like a jab in her side. His purpose for coming was to warn her against being too close to Lu Yebai, but she could hardly fathom what might happen if Lu Yebai discovered the existence of Meng Zichen.
The figure ahead staggered out of sight around a street corner. Lun You tossed his cigarette on the ground, letting out a soft sigh.
The words he'd just spoken must have terrified her.
Lun You thought with a pang of regret towards Meng Xi'er.
He didn't want to scare her like that, but to keep her from too much contact with Lu Yebai, it was what he had to do.
As he couldn't guard against Lu Yebai, the only thing he could do was guard Meng Xi'er.
They really should not meet again, he thought. Whatever had happened four years ago should not repeat itself.
