Night Stroll

Song Qing, who followed behind them, turned green with envy, while Cao Ying's smile stiffened. Xiao Heng had no intention of paying them any attention and simply walked on.

There was nothing wrong with a woman being clever, but Cao Ying had far too many schemes, which made her uninteresting. Besides, he already had enough women. If he got entangled with this woman, he truly had no idea what might happen. Better to keep his distance.

As for Dan Chen, when she heard Xiao Heng praise Cao Ying, her heart rose to her throat. But upon hearing what followed, she felt greatly relieved. Still, she had no habit of flaunting her advantage and merely continued following Xiao Heng forward.

As for Xiao Yan, he was right beside them, though that did not affect the two of them talking.

Watching the two ahead chatting and laughing, Cao Ying could not help feeling angry. Yet after the anger came the unwillingness in her heart. The more unattainable something was, the more she wanted it.

Just wait. There's still plenty of time...!

When Song Qing saw Xiao Heng leave without a trace of mercy, joy rose in his heart. He quickly walked up beside Cao Ying and said softly, "Ying'er, let's walk together!"

"We're not that close. In the future, you'd better call me Cao Ying." With that, Cao Ying did not linger and walked straight ahead without the slightest attachment.

The smile on Song Qing's face suddenly froze. He stood rooted to the spot, staring at Cao Ying's retreating back as his fists slowly clenched.

The three of them passed through a long corridor before dropping down to the ground. They did so because the Pill Tower was simply too tall, and the stairs were far too long. Walking down bit by