'Seemingly docile, but in reality, they're constantly testing me, secretly competing.'
'Always trying to use emotions to trap her, to make it impossible for her to let go.'
Thinking of this, Chu Jing's gaze turned cold. She offered a reminder in a tone that was neither too heavy nor too light.
"Just because I don't expose certain things doesn't mean I'm not aware of them."
"Since you came to me for your own benefit in the first place, don't keep trying to talk to me about feelings or act like you're the one who's hurt. I'm not falling for it."
With that, she didn't spare them another glance and turned to leave.
Qiu Ye silently followed. After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Ji also hurried after her.
Along the way, Jiang Ji glanced at her furtively several times, looking like he wanted to say something but stopping himself. He opened his mouth,
but swallowed the words before they could come out.
"Ouch—"
