"Could we have a word in private?"
Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow and then casually replied, "I have no objections, as long as your Dao companion agrees."
Xu Qingzhou nodded, looked at Zhang Wanyi nearby, and said softly:
"Wanyi, I have some things to discuss with the Third Young Master, wait for me here."
Zhang Wanyi hesitated at her words, wanting to stop her. After all, what could be so secretive as to need a private conversation? Am I not allowed to listen?
However, as the words came to his lips—
He was afraid of seeming petty, so he nodded and forced a smile, saying:
"Go ahead."
"I'll be back soon."
Xu Qingzhou smiled at Zhang Wanyi and then walked off with Chen Zhixing.
The two walked side by side on the cobblestone path of the Qianyang Academy, the scent of gardenias filling the air.
