That look seemed to say without a word, Of course. You saw it. I really have nothing to do with him anymore. You're the only one in my heart, so please don't be angry with me.
Duan Zhengchun's heart had already been wrung with pain by Gan Baobao's cold rejection. Now he followed her gaze, and his heart jolted as if struck by lightning.
In the grand chair at the head of the room sat an exceptionally handsome young man, leisurely holding a teacup.
He was composed and imposing, like a deep pool or a towering mountain. Even sitting quietly, he radiated a powerful presence that was impossible to ignore.
And at that moment, Gan Baobao was looking at another man with a gaze so tender, so humble, and so pleading!
In an instant, Duan Zhengchun understood everything.
It felt as if an invisible hand had seized his heart and squeezed hard. Pain stole his breath, while a piercing grief and jealousy surged wildly through him.
"Baobao..." His voice turned hoarse and trembled, filled with disbelieving sorrow. "How could you... How could you become like this? Do you... do you remember? Remember back then, when you said..."
He tried to awaken their beautiful memories and sway her with the feelings they once shared.
But before he could finish, the situation suddenly changed!
With a soft whoosh, a streak of dark light shot from the table before Lin Xuan, so fast that no one could react!
Duan Zhengchun felt his knees go numb, then a tremendous force struck him.
With a thud, he dropped heavily onto both knees on the hard bluestone floor.
Pain shot through his knees, but the shock in his heart was even greater!
He stared at Lin Xuan in horror. Lin Xuan slowly set down his teacup