Group pet Xiaopangbao: I have four big daddies

Chapter 1345 I Never Believe in Verbal Sincerity

Sang Zhi gripped the chess piece tightly, his eyes fixed on the chessboard, each move concealing a deadly intent.

Xi Liuyuan's moves were steady and deliberate, each step carefully considered. His approach seemed gentle, yet he pressed forward relentlessly.

Sang Zhi's moves were swift and decisive; the black pieces tore through the white pieces' defenses like sharp blades, each move carrying a killing intent.

Black and white chess pieces clashed fiercely on the board, just like people in chess.

Just like right now, I want to kill someone but can't make a move; every move is on the chessboard.

The atmosphere in the pavilion grew increasingly tense, and the candlelight flickered more and more violently, as if it might go out at any moment.

A murderous intent was palpable.

The sound of light footsteps was heard.

Ye Qianning walked slowly into the pavilion, her gaze falling on the chessboard. She observed it quietly for a moment, looking at the intricate situation on the board, and said softly, "What a decisive move."

Black's moves are aggressive, while White's are steady. They seem evenly matched, but a slight mistake could lead to total defeat.

Sang Zhi and Xi Liuyuan both looked up at Ye Qianning.

Sang Zhi's murderous intent vanished instantly.

Xi Liuyuan nodded slightly, his tone tinged with admiration: "Miss Ye was able to see through the mystery of this chess game at a glance."

Ye Qianning walked into the pavilion, her gaze sweeping over the two faces. She did not respond to Xi Liuyuan's words, but looked at Sang Zhi: "It's late, let's call it a night."

Sang Zhi indeed threw down the chess piece in his hand and stood up.

"Your Highness, you must be tired from your journey. Please get some rest," Ye Qianning said.

Xi Liuyuan didn't speak, but stood up and nodded slightly as a farewell.

Ye Qianning turned and walked out of the pavilion.

Sang Zhi followed immediately.

“Miss Ye,” Xi Liuyuan suddenly called out to Ye Qianning, “Xi Yan has always been very sincere, and we hope that Miss Ye can give it a try.”

Ye Qianning paused, but didn't turn around. Her tone was somewhat sarcastic and flippant: "I hear sincerity in words countless times a day, but I've never believed in that kind of sincerity." After saying that, she left with Sang Zhi.

Xi Liuyuan was left standing alone in the pavilion, watching the two figures leave. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes. Why was she angry?

The candlelight still flickered in the wind, and the black and white chess pieces lay quietly on the board. The game was undecided, just like the complex situation at this moment. No one knew where the next move would lead.

Ye Qianning walked in front, with Sang Zhi following half a step behind, their black clothes almost blending into the night.

As they turned the corner, Sang Zhi quickly stepped forward and blocked Ye Qianning's path.

"Are you going to investigate Tiger Roaring Jade Forest again?"

Ye Qianning nodded.

"Do you know that the people around me are related to Tiger Roaring in the Jade Forest?" Sang Zhi paused slightly.

Ye Qianning nodded again.

Seeing that she showed no curiosity or questioning, Sang Zhi couldn't help but ask again, "Why didn't you ask me about these things you found out?"

Xi Liuyuan was curious, and now Sang Zhi was also curious.

"I know you won't tell."

He asked bluntly, and Ye Qianning answered bluntly as well.

Sang Zhi moved her lips, her eyes dimming slightly. She didn't even ask if he had any trust in her.
Seeing his expression, Ye Qianning knew he was overthinking things: "It's not that I don't trust you."

She had known him since childhood, and she knew his character very well.

She could tell this from the moment they met again. Even though everyone said he was a murderer, Ye Qianning firmly believed that he and the child who stood in front of her ten years ago had not changed.

The guards around Sang Zhi seemed to be watching over him for someone else.

They must have reached some kind of agreement.

This agreement might not be about Sang Zhi's own safety, but rather... using what he cares about most to hold him hostage.

Therefore, Ye Qianning knew that no matter how she asked, it would be to no avail.