Moved by compassion, he reached out and gently grasped her jade-like hand, casting a comforting and encouraging gaze upon her.
As their hands joined, Qin Piao's eyes also smiled, her rosy-cheeked face became animated, and her features exuded a strong desire.
Luo Yang once again brought his mouth close to her ear and whispered, "Later, I'll teach you martial arts."
At his words, Qin Piao pursed her lips in a smile, nodding her head happily.
After some thought, Luo Yang decided to punish Tang Jie, to teach him that there were consequences for offending someone so rashly. He asked Qin Piao if she had anything like small stones. She said she had and got up to find some for him—they were glass beads, originally meant to be decorations in potted plants, each about the size of a thumb.
