Although I hesitated a bit, I still nodded in agreement.
I didn't know what Cheng Yu had in mind for tonight, but since I had chosen, there was no room for regret.
Besides, I didn't want today's events to repeat themselves, especially if Gu Tingshen had really run out of patience already.
If this situation were to continue, God knows how many innocent people would get dragged in.
I went to the address specified by Cheng Yu; he called me over, gave me a profound look, and didn't ask why I changed my mind all of a sudden.
Then someone led me upstairs.
A dozen stylists were waiting for me in the dressing room. I sat in front of the mirror, letting them fuss about me, a slight departure from my usual attire for such gatherings.
Master Zhao always lived it up, but he had to maintain appearances outside; when I attended banquets with him, I was always dressed prim and proper.
