"Sigh, Xiuxiu, you..."
When Qingque heard that, she looked at Bai Xiuxiu with a complicated expression, an unreadable emotion flickering through her eyes. Her gaze lingered on Bai Xiuxiu's face for a moment, as if she were trying to read something from her expression.
However, Bai Xiuxiu's expression remained calm. Only a faint trace of resolve and anticipation showed in her deep-blue eyes.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment. A subtle silence filled the air, as if even the sound of breathing had become clearly audible.
Qingque's brows drew together slightly, as though she were weighing something. Her fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of her sleeve, her mind a whirl of thoughts.
After a long while, just as a trace of disappointment began to appear in Bai Xiuxiu's eyes, Qingque finally spoke. Her voice was low and slow, carrying a hint of hesitation and probing. "Xiuxiu, I can agree to it. But you have to promise me this really won't hurt anyone else, right?"
When Bai Xiuxiu heard that, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes. She raised her head and looked firmly at Qingque, her deep-blue eyes filled with seriousness. "Don't worry. Absolutely no one will be hurt because of this."
Qingque fell silent for a moment, as if pondering whether Bai Xiuxiu's words could be trusted. Her gaze fell on Bai Xiuxiu's face once again, trying to find a flaw in her expression. However, Bai Xiuxiu's expression remained open and steady, without the slightest evasion.
"All I need to do is get Sister Xiaoyan away for one night?" Qingque finally spoke again, her tone carrying a hint of probing.
"Yes." Bai Xiuxiu nodded, her tone firm. "As long as Xiaoyan isn't in this residence tonight."
"All right. Then tonight, I'll suggest to Lord Fu Sheng that