Mu Lan hadn't expected Huo Tingxiao to say that. Her heart was a mix of feelings: a bit guilty and pained, yet also somewhat smug. That someone as strong as him was actually afraid of this.
Suddenly feeling mischievous, she looked at him intensely and said,
"Oh, because that's exactly what I was going to say. What are you going to do about it?"
Just when she thought he might choke up and burst into anger, she didn't expect him to merely lean back in his chair and fall silent. After a while, he finally spoke,
"Don't even think about it. I'll never agree to that."
The tone that brooked no argument caused Mu Lan's smirk to falter for a moment, only to blossom into a fuller smile as Huo Tingxiao realized he'd been played by this little woman.
Watching his relieved expression, Mu Lan's laughter grew even brighter.
Huo Tingxiao frowned, watching her laugh as if she'd found a fortune.
"You're quite pleased with yourself?"
Mu Lan raised an eyebrow, replying in a good mood,
