The echo in the corridor was somewhat heavy, and Ye Jingcheng stopped in his tracks when Chu Yanqing called out.
"Why does Chu Daoist say such things?" Ye Jingcheng slightly turned his head.
"I just noticed Ye Daoist has been in seclusion for many days. Today, I wanted to catch up, but you seem to be avoiding me..."
"Of course not, Chu Daoist is overthinking it. However, Chu Daoist should be aware that currently my Ye Family is weak, while the Xu Family is strong. If it weren't for the situation being dire..."
Ye Jingcheng sighed deeply and prepared to leave.
Regarding Chu Yanqing, Ye Jingcheng had no intention of getting close; although she was clever and beautiful, she was overly interested in the Ye Family and seemed particularly fascinated by his secrets.
Especially the latter point, Ye Jingcheng had always preferred to eliminate such interests if possible, and avoid them if not.
Yet, the other spoke again:
