Qin Yutong said coldly, "I said I wouldn't save her, and I won't!"
Hu Xiaotian knew her temperament. Qin Yutong was cold on the outside and unyielding within; once she made up her mind, changing it was difficult. If he kept pressing her, he would only provoke her resentment and leave no room to maneuver. He changed the subject instead. "What brought you to Yunyang? Did you miss me?" He looked shamelessly pleased with himself.
Qin Yutong said, "You're already married to Long Xiyue. Isn't it shameless for a married man to say such things?"
Hu Xiaotian gazed into Qin Yutong's eyes and said tenderly, "Your eyes can't fool me. I know how you feel about me."
His gaze actually sent Qin Yutong's heart into a fluster. Her long, dark lashes lowered, and she said quietly, "Hu Xiaotian, are you trying to use your handsome looks to force me to save her?"
Hu Xiaotian burst out laughing at that. Whatever else happened, Qin Yutong had finally admitted he was handsome.
Qin Yutong clearly realized why he was laughing. She scoffed. "A horse never knows how long its own face is. You look like a lump of charcoal, yet you think so highly of yourself and pretend to be suave. I really don't understand why so many women like you. Are they all blind?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Because I have my strong points. You'll understand once you experience them for yourself."
"Shameless!" Qin Yutong snapped, her willow brows rising sharply. Her pretty face was already burning; if she hadn't been wearing the Human-Skin Mask, it would have been flushed scarlet.
Hu Xiaotian said, "You're overthinking things, Miss Qin. Who would have thought someone as pure as you would twist my meaning?"
Qin Yutong was left speechless with anger. Taken literally, there