Unless the final result was plainly presented right before him, Zhang Tong wouldn't change his mind.
Zhang Tong silently watched the boy walk away.
He felt like he still wanted to ask something else.
But when it came down to it, he couldn't find the words.
That boy was right.
He'd said everything that needed to be said.
And Zhang Tong already knew pretty much everything he needed to know.
Continuing the conversation would only lead to a war of words over their disagreement.
Zhang Tong stood there for quite a while.
The space had fallen silent again, and his emotions gradually settled.
The conversation and scene from earlier replayed in his mind.
He clenched his hands at his sides.
He couldn't shake the unpleasant feeling lodged in his chest.
He shook his head.
Then he turned and headed for the gold he'd gone to such trouble to find.
Finding gold was a happy thing.
That was right.
A very happy thing.
He shouldn't let irrelevant people affect him.
And he certainly shouldn't let irrelevant things they said affect him.
"Ow~"
Xu Qizhen let out a low cry.
Lost in thought, he stumbled over his own feet.
"Phew~"
Xu Qizhen patted his chest.
That scare had brought him fully back to his senses.
His pounding heartbeat echoed in his ears.
Xu Qizhen looked up.
He saw Student Xiao standing still up ahead.
After a brief look of surprise, he smiled faintly.
He hurried a few steps forward.
"Student Xiao..."
Xu Qizhen hesitated.
"Let's talk as we walk."
Xiao Xiao started moving again.
He was already wondering whether they'd be able to get a car at this place and at this hour if the driver from earlier refused the ride.
"Ah, oh,