Madam An could no longer regard the boy before her as an ordinary person.
Everything happening here would spread sooner or later.
No secret stayed secret forever.
And-
Some things could be done, but could not be discussed openly.
Like that killer going mad and killing tens of thousands of people at once.
-Those were the rules of the human world.
Madam An suddenly felt a little regret.
Why had she insisted on coming today?
She collected herself and said, "I'm not very clear on this either. I believe Chief Luo's younger sister is investigating."
Everyone looked toward Xiao Mengyu.
"Congratulations. I heard you're about to get engaged, but why are you with him?" Madam An asked in a surprised tone.
Xiao Mengyu bowed slightly and said softly, "Greetings, Madam An. I'm not engaged."
Madam An smiled. "But I heard-"
Shen Ye immediately interrupted her. "You keep talking about things you've heard. First me, now her. Do you think it's appropriate to spread unfounded rumors like this?"
Madam An was stumped.
As an heir of the Jiangnan Song Family, how long had it been since anyone had spoken to her in such a tone?
Before she could react, Shen Ye turned toward Xiao Mengyu.
"Hey, Madam An said you're investigating. Do you know who the culprit behind it all actually is?"
-Whatever was said, true or false, they had to control the conversation rather than let others say whatever they pleased!
The crowd held its breath.
Countless gazes converged on Shen Ye and Xiao Mengyu.
The ordinary examinees had yet to understand what was going on. Most looked confused, whispering among themselves to learn the whole story.
The clinking of glasses stopped.
Music began.
Orchestral music rose melodiously through the banquet hall, bringing an atmosphere of joy and cheer.
Yet