Tang Fanghua was seething with the urge to slap Lvying several times. This troublemaker was utterly clueless! Dealing with her frivolous antics was inevitable, but now was not the time for that.
Despite her frustration, Tang Fanghua knew she had to save her. No matter what, she couldn't let Lvying suffer.
Qiao Xuan's teasing had momentarily eased the tension. "You two seem quite close. Impressive," he remarked.
Tang Fanghua turned to Qiao Xuan, her expression tense.
Qiao Xuan's smile was unnerving. "Miss Tang, do you truly wish to save her?"
"Yes… She's been by my side for years. I can't just abandon her… Madam Shao, please, have mercy!"
"Mercy isn't my forte, but there may be another way," Qiao Xuan said, a calculating gleam in his eyes.
"Madam Shao, what do you propose?"
"It's quite simple," Qiao Xuan replied with a smirk. "A life for a life."
