After tossing and turning for most of the night, Ning Xixi fell asleep from exhaustion. Ji Yebai tucked her in and then went to sit on the doorstep, lighting a cigarette.
He did not smoke, letting the ash burn freely, the pale blue flame glimmering in the night.
"Young Master, I don't understand, you clearly should have broken up with Miss Ning!" Ji Yao stood beside him, his voice lowered to a roar.
Ji Yebai squinted at him, "Why should I break up with Ning Xixi? Ji Yao, since when is it your place to tell me what to do?"
"I wouldn't dare." Ji Yao frowned, "It's just that, you and Miss Ning have the same clan..."
"Shut up!" Ji Yebai coldly rebuked, "Ji Yao, you should know how much I trust you. So far, it's only you and I who know this. You better keep this secret to yourself! Don't force my hand!"
Ji Yao clenched his teeth, silently praying in his heart, Young Master, everything I do is for your own good!
Please don't blame me!
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