"Aunt Su, why are you..."
Although Xuan Su was alluring in every way and navigated the Auction House with ease, she had always kept her distance from men over the years. Seeing her act like a bashful little woman now left Zhi Lan utterly astonished.
Even Lin Dong was dumbfounded. How had these two, who had been at each other's throats earlier, gotten together in the brief time he had been away? Fresh out into the world, he was beginning to find it incomprehensible.
Qingtan, meanwhile, froze for a moment before an uncontrollable fury surged through her heart.
"What are you doing!"
Her face darkened as she shouted, then strode forward. Astonishing strength erupted from her two small hands as she forcibly pulled them apart.
"You!"
The sudden force caught Xuan Su off guard, nearly sending her tumbling. Irritated, she wanted to say something, but the icy killing intent in Qingtan's eyes struck her speechless.
"Hmph!"
Qingtan snorted coldly, then turned her head, her expression instantly becoming utterly aggrieved.
Mist welled in her wide eyes. Her small hands tugged helplessly at Hun Changqing's sleeve as she called out pitifully, like an unwanted puppy.
"Brother Changqing..."
Hearing the tears in Qingtan's voice, Hun Changqing felt curious. This was the first time he had seen her so angry. He stroked her silky-haired little head to soothe her, then asked,
"What's wrong?"
Qingtan slowly shook her head, then threw herself into Hun Changqing's arms. Her little nose twitched as she greedily inhaled his scent before speaking.
"Brother Changqing... please don't leave me..."
Hun Changqing paused, then a smile curled his lips.
"Don't worry. I won't leave you..."
Qingtan brightened and nodded emphatically, but she clung to his embrace and refused to let go. Helpless, Hun Changqing could only pick her up.
Watching this,