Rong Qing spoke casually, his expression disdainful.
Shi Lan glanced at him and said indifferently, "She is my half-sister."
Rong Qing froze, slowly turned his head, and said incredulously, "Your sister?"
Shi Lan nodded almost imperceptibly.
Rong Qing touched his nose, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He couldn't help but think to himself, her deliberate avoidance and murderous expression earlier would have made anyone assume she and that woman were enemies. He had merely echoed her words; who could have known they were sisters? The Shi family only had two daughters, so when did they gain another illegitimate child? It seemed he had been too lenient with his subordinates lately; even such simple information could be mistaken.
A cold glint flashed in Rong Qing's eyes, but it vanished in an instant, and he returned to his boy-next-door appearance.
Shi Lan didn't notice his change. At this moment, she was staring coldly ahead. What she wanted to know most at this moment was which lazy bum in the manor had sent a message to Shi Yi, letting this wretched woman run into Ning Zhan here.
In the pavilion a few feet away, Shi Yi, contrary to her usual aloofness, had a shy smile on her beautiful face. Ning Zhan was refined and gentle, with an elegant demeanor. Shi Lan sneered inwardly, thinking, "They're birds of a feather. No wonder they hit it off. They're cut from the same cloth."
Shi Lan pursed her lips, a hint of murderous intent flashing across her chubby little face.
Rong Qing was extremely perceptive and immediately noticed that something was wrong with her. His nonchalant attitude instantly turned serious. "What's wrong?"
“It’s nothing,” Shi Lan slowly stood up and said, “I have something to do, so I’ll be leaving now.”
Rong Qing watched her retreating figure and suddenly said, "Don't forget the snacks you promised."
Shi Lan paused for a moment, but without turning around, she quickly passed through the flower bushes.
Rong Qing touched his nose, staring intently at the pavilion, lost in thought.
(To be continued.)
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