Rejecting Her Request?

The grilled fish was already gone. Even if she wanted to level up again, it was impossible.

Hu Jia thought it over. No matter what, strength came first.

She began thinking about how to win his favor so she could eat the grilled fish he made, further improve her strength, and reach an even higher level.

With that in mind, Hu Jia hurried over to Qian Ye, completely changing her usual demeanor.

She had never had much of a favorable impression of men and always wore an icy expression, but suddenly, her face was full of emotion.

Not only did her usual poker face turn into a beaming smile, even her voice changed into the sweet, delicate voice of a little girl.

"Brother Xiao Xiao, it was all my fault just now. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"

Wang Xiao was utterly dumbfounded. Goosebumps covered the ground as the abrupt change in style gave him quite a fright. "Um... beautiful Hu, let's talk things over properly. You're kind of scaring me like this!"

"What's wrong with me?" Hu Jia remained sweet and delicate, like a little woman without the slightest trace of her usual arrogance. "I already said I know I was wrong. I only ask that you forgive me, okay?"

"Sure, absolutely. You didn't do anything wrong to begin with, so there's nothing for me to blame you for!" Wang Xiao wiped away a bead of sweat.

He pretended not to understand what she meant.

Hadn't she been so impressive and aloof just now? What was with her now?

Hu Jia was beautiful, but Wang Xiao truly was not used to her sudden change in demeanor.

Wang Xiao felt that she was easier to accept when she acted like herself.

Imagine a proper person suddenly becoming improper. No