"We shall see," Gu Zihan enunciated every word. "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."
Qiao Xiguan returned to her office.
It wouldn't be long before Gu Zihan erupted.
She took a deep breath, feeling truly caught between a rock and a hard place; she might end up so thoroughly chewed up that not even bones would remain!
She massaged her somewhat painful temples.
Having someone by her side to help her would be good…
A wry smile formed on her lips as she suddenly thought of Gu Zichen.
Gu Zichen.
This man was insufferably fastidious!
Could she have any expectations of him?!
She felt very uneasy.
Gu Family Tower.
Qiao Xiguan sat in her office.
She still felt somewhat weary.
Her eyes were slightly closed; she seemed deep in thought or perhaps just resting.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door outside her office.
"Come in," Qiao Xiguan said.
