Wu Ying and Wu Xing looked at each other, with three black lines appearing directly on their foreheads, not daring to say another word.
Xi Lin Yan’s expression was somewhat stern: “You talk about us being family, but you disappeared for several months. Don’t you know that we as family would also be worried?”
“I, I…” I scratched the back of my head and after a long pause, raised my head defiantly: “I did it all for your Ci Liu Fortress!”
Xi Lin Yan let out a scornful laugh, clearly unconvinced.
I puffed out my cheeks indignantly: “What’s with that expression! If it wasn’t to help expand Ci Liu Fortress’s business, why would I be so busy? Recruiting workers, renovations, rehearsals… I’m responsible for so many things daily. Forgetting to notify you is understandable! I just wanted to give you a surprise once everything was successful!”
In any case, I would never admit that I deliberately didn’t want them to find me so quickly. Life outside is so free and easy, and I haven’t had enough fun yet, of course I don’t want to return so soon!
Xi Lin Yan looked at me with half-closed peach blossom eyes, clearly not believing me. “Is that really the case?”
My heart skipped a beat, but I maintained a calm expression on my face, shrugging nonchalantly: “Believe it or not!”
He looked at me a few more times and then stopped speaking, striding towards the inn where they were staying.
What attitude is this?
I made faces at his back, feeling even more determined to leave because of his arrogant attitude.
“Xin, Xin’er…” Ying Xiao struggled to climb up from the bed, rubbing her eyes uncertainly, and finally burst into loud crying, startling everyone present.
“Stop—” I couldn’t bear it and shouted, rubbing my aching forehead, “Why are you crying for no reason?”
“Woo—” The girl ignored me, muttering to herself, “I must be dying, seeing hallucinations, otherwise how could I see Xin’er!”
I was speechless…
I signaled the three big men nearby to comfort her, but they ignored me. Wu Ying turned to look out the window, pretending not to see, while Xi Lin Yan appeared to be discussing something with Wu Xing.
