Yuan Tianlang slunk away, while Luo Qiuyi looked at Lin Shuguang with barely suppressed laughter, her eyes shimmering.
Unfortunately, that captivating charm had no effect whatsoever on Lin Shuguang.
"Can we go now?"
Hearing the first thing Lin Shuguang said, Gu Siyao burst out laughing instead. "Hahaha, this is the first time I've ever seen someone leave Aunt Luo at a loss."
"You little brat." Luo Qiuyi shot her an exasperated glare, then turned to Lin Shuguang and resumed her usual manner. "Forcing Elder Cheng back was enough to show your strength, but don't celebrate too soon. Elder Cheng was wary of my presence, so he wasn't willing to strike ruthlessly... Still, I must say, choosing Elder Cheng rather than Yuan Tianlang caught me by surprise."
Lin Shuguang smiled distractedly, his thoughts already drifting to the [Crimson Crane Platform].
"Manager Luo, the preparations are nearly complete," the butler appeared and said with a bow.
Luo Qiuyi nodded. "Then let's set off." She led the way out.
Gu Siyao hung back a couple of steps and came up beside Lin Shuguang, giving his shoulder a light pat. Looking dashing, she put on a show of bravado. "I'm Gu Siyao. From now on, you're under my protection." With that, she lingered no longer, turning smartly and quickly catching up with Luo Qiuyi ahead.
Lin Shuguang's gaze paused for a moment. He shook his head, then followed.
From a distance, he could already see a line of luxury cars waiting outside the Ancient Coin Merchant Association's entrance, with groups of bodyguards stationed around them.
It really did have the lavish grandeur of a wealthy family heading out.
Sweeping his gaze over them, he saw Gu Siyao chatting and laughing with a handsome, refined young man amid the crowd.
"Lin Shuguang. Aunt Luo recommended