"And what if I truly did make that choice?"
Chen Sheng didn't answer directly, instead posing a quiet counter-question.
His gaze was profound as he stared at the face before him, a face that remained stunningly beautiful even in anger.
Lady Lan's heart sank, and a chill crept up her spine.
After a moment of silence, she straightened her neck. Her voice carried a faint, almost imperceptible tremble, yet she fought to maintain her composure and dignity.
"If you truly make that choice… then as you said, the fate between us is over. It ends here.
I, Lan Yufei… am not so shameless as to wag my tail and beg."
Though her heart ached to give up the path to the Great Dao, she still had her pride.
Seeing her struggle to keep up her brave front, Chen Sheng suddenly smiled, breaking the stagnant atmosphere.
"It was just a joke, Lady Lan. Please don't take it seriously. When Ouyang came here today, he was highly emotional and completely unaware of the truth.
