Talking to Qin Yutong gave Hu Xiaotian an indescribable sense of oppression. He had no idea why he felt that way. Their conversation was dull and lifeless, like the tedious work discussions of his past. He particularly disliked that feeling and resolved to break the stifling atmosphere. With a remark that sounded casual but was deliberately meant to embarrass Qin Yutong, he asked, "Would you like to take a look at me?" Had he been facing Murong Feiyan, a fist would probably have come flying at him by now. Even the best outcome would have earned him the words "despicable, filthy lecher."
Yet Qin Yutong remained as unruffled as still water. Her clear eyes were so innocent that she seemed not to have noticed his sinister intention. "Sure. Here, or shall we find somewhere else?"
Hu Xiaotian finally learned just how formidable Qin Yutong was. Sweat was already forming on his forehead, and in the end, he was the one left embarrassed. Qin Yutong met every change by remaining unchanged. Whatever schemes he entertained, she maintained that air of having nothing to do with any of it. Hu Xiaotian felt awful. Before Qin Yutong, he suddenly felt like a child. Whatever he tried to do, she could always defuse it with effortless ease.
Hu Xiaotian sighed. "Forget it. Men and women shouldn't have physical contact."
"Then forget it," Qin Yutong said evenly.
Although they exchanged remarks back and forth, their conversation did nothing to bring them closer. Instead, Hu Xiaotian kept feeling that she was utterly beyond his reach. It was a truly strange feeling.
Just then, Li Guangsheng, Azure Cloud County's coroner, hurried toward the county offices with his head down. Seeing Hu Xiaotian, he quickly came forward and paid his respects. Hu Xiaotian asked whether he had visited