A heavy feeling settled in Ye Qingying's heart.
After a long while, he finally said, "What must I do for you to forgive me?"
"Why should I forgive you?" Chu Qianli's eyes held no trace of emotion.
"Although you hurt me, you gave me a chance to live. Moreover, you now see Yu Linglong's true face and no longer wish to be controlled by her."
"For someone like that, hating you is meaningless."
Since there was no hate, there was no need for forgiveness.
But these seemingly magnanimous words plunged Ye Qingying into utter despair.
Yes, if there was no hate, then forgiveness was unnecessary.
It was just that his Xiao Yao had, from this moment on, completely vanished from the world.
The world now contained only Chu Qianli.
It should have been this way from the start!
What was he still hoping for?
"Miss Chu," the address itself sent a pang through his heart.
No one knew what Chu Qianli was truly thinking, for her face remained utterly expressionless.
Hong Chou, however, could not bear to watch. She said anxiously, "Although he hurt you before, his feelings for you... his heart for you..."
Ye Qingying's expression darkened, displeased. "It's none of your concern."
"What do you mean by bringing her to see me?" Chu Qianli clearly did not wish to discuss this topic, her cold face devoid of any warmth.
Hong Chou was naturally angered, unable to stand seeing Ye Qingying suffer such humiliation.
But she was the one asking for a favor now, and she truly had no right to discuss this matter.
"I can do things for you, but the poison you gave me..."
"Isn't there still two days left?" Chu Qianli sneered. "Since you agreed to help me, why do you need me to detoxify you? As long as you finish the task, I can detoxify you, can't I?"
"You know perfectly well that I cannot possibly accomplish this within two days."
Although Hong Chou dared not retort, she was inwardly resentful.
"If I cannot do it within two days, then I must..."
"That's right. In two days, you will either give me a prescription, or you will die."
Chu Qianli tonight was more heartless than ever.
Having said that, she prepared to leave, without any lingering attachment.
This applied to everyone, of course, including Ye Qingying.
"I have something to say to you!" Hong Chou glanced at Ye Qingying and quickly walked towards Chu Qianli.
"If you intend to plot against me, I advise you to drop the idea. I am no longer the ignorant Xiao Yao I once was."
Chu Qianli's steps did not falter.
Hong Chou, her face flushed, said angrily, "Ye Qingying is here. What could I possibly do to you? You know he cherishes you like a treasure, valuing you more than himself."
Ye Qingying remained silent, watching Chu Qianli's cold, resolute back. Though his heart ached, he still maintained some caution towards Hong Chou.
As Hong Chou passed by him, she couldn't help but glare fiercely at him.
"You protect her like this, but what about her?"
Ye Qingying said nothing, his expression as cold as ice.
Hong Chou stamped her foot in frustration!
She quickly hurried after Chu Qianli.
"You know his heart belongs only to you, so why are you still so indifferent to him? Do you know he has long wished to die? Tonight, to assassinate Yu Linglong for you, he was prepared to perish with her."
Seeing that Chu Qianli refused to stop, Hong Chou could only leap up and land in front of her, blocking her path to Xuan Wang Mansion!
"Chu Qianli, I know you are powerful, and countless men are infatuated with you! But among the men by your side, who can give up everything for you? He can! He can even give up his life! How much longer will you torment him?"
"Can't you let him have even a little peace? His่ poison could act up at any moment. If Yu Linglong wishes to kill him, he could die at any time! He truly has nothing left! He only has you!"