Make Si Hong Miaoli like Si Hong Qingyan?
This...
This was actually a very good idea!
As expected, Senior Sister had thought things through much more carefully!
Pei Ling cleared his throat. Although he thought Senior Sister's suggestion was excellent, he couldn't agree too eagerly with her right there...
So he immediately put on a deeply troubled expression and said, "But my heart belongs only to you, Senior Sister."
"What happened with Si Hong Qingyan was an accident, and not something I wanted. I already feel guilty about it, and deeply regret having wronged you."
"Besides, Si Hong Miaoli is Si Hong Qingyan's blood relative and junior."
"I've never even considered using her as a cauldron, much less actually doing it."
Li Lieyue gazed quietly at Pei Ling without saying a word.
Under her gaze, Pei Ling felt a little guilty. He promptly changed tack and said, "Of course, Senior Sister, you're only doing this for my sake."
"I, Pei Ling, have always acted openly and honorably. Si Hong Miaoli helped me before, and as my subordinate, she has served me faithfully. She has committed no crime."
"To kill her just like that would go against my conscience."
"After thinking it over, your suggestion is the only way now..."
"Sigh! It seems I have no choice but to do it..."
As he spoke, he saw Senior Sister Li watching him with an impassive expression, and gradually trailed off.
The two stared at each other in silence for a while. Then Pei Ling suddenly pulled Li Lieyue into his arms and said softly, but with utter sincerity, "Senior Sister, thank you..."
Li Lieyue raised her arms as well and wrapped them around Pei Ling's waist. Her voice was cold, yet carried a trace of gentleness. "This place is under the Tower