Seeing Tang Xue's stubborn attitude, Chen Xi's patience finally snapped. For the first time, he realized—how had he never noticed before?—that Tang Xue was someone who could lie so glibly without blinking. His expression cooled, his voice sharp as a whip.
"No need to explain," he cut her off icily. "I know how to tell right from wrong. Since she's not with you, I'll go find her myself."
Without another glance, Chen Xi turned on his heel and strode off, his long legs carrying him swiftly away.
Left behind, Tang Xue's entire face darkened. Her heart twisted painfully. He's in such a rush to find Gu Zi? Why? Could it be—
A terrible thought struck her like a bolt of lightning. Tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes as she clutched Li Juan's arm, sobbing, "Li Juan, do you think... do you think Chen Xi likes Gu Zi?"
Seeing her friend dissolve into tears, Li Juan hurried to comfort her.
