Whether it was reverse psychology or a self-sacrificing ruse, Chen Pingping simply wanted to make a friend in this strange world, someone with whom he could fight side by side. If possible, when he entered the hills later, he hoped someone would help guard Princess Zi Ji and prevent an attack from the rear. That was all.
Zhou Boyi was stunned for a long time, staring ahead without speaking, as if lost in thought. After a while, he finally spoke, "Do you need help?"
After his lie was exposed, Chen Pingping didn't feel embarrassed but nodded and said, "Yes." He felt Zhou Boyi was a good person and worth befriending.
