Qin Ran did not spare a glance for the woman who sat down directly opposite him, her elegant posture showing off her figure. He simply scooped up a spoonful of chocolate ice cream. Only when the cocoa flavor had spread fully across his tongue did he narrow his eyes and raise his head.
"Bella?"
"Who's that?"
"I don't remember."
That was Qin Ran's response.
Bella, who had been habitually using her body to enhance her "conversation skills," stiffened.
"You really do love to joke."
"We only just met recently."
"Have you forgotten the [Barrier Water]?"
"Besides, from what we know, you shouldn't be a forgetful person."
After a moment of surprise, Bella recovered. Her voice carried a playful note, almost coquettish, but Qin Ran remained utterly unmoved.
Qin Ran silently watched Bella without saying a word.
Those calm eyes put tremendous pressure on her.
Even with the system concealing his face, Bella instinctively dropped her smile and straightened her back, sitting rigidly upright.
At that moment, the enormous black beast surfaced in Bella's mind again.
In fact, Bella had frequently thought of that beast lately.
She remembered it opening its mouth, ready to devour her.
Huff, huff.
Her breathing quickened. Her rigid body began to tremble, and sweat involuntarily beaded on her forehead.
"Since you know I'm not forgetful, you should also know that I dislike being followed even more."
Qin Ran spoke flatly.
"We weren't following you!"
"We were only following Boer!"
Bella immediately explained.
"You followed him and appeared in front of me..."
"Is there a difference?"
Qin Ran asked in return.
Bella was at a loss for words.
At this point, she rather hated herself for taking matters into her own hands.
Her original assignment had merely been to keep a close eye on Boer.
But upon