Bai Yu pressed both hands against the edge of the dirt pit. With a strong push, she used her knees for leverage and hoisted herself out. She dusted off her palms, then brushed the dirt from her legs. Only then did the young girl lift her apricot-shaped eyes to meet Qi Shixian’s gaze.
Compared to Old Chen’s thinning hair, his was quite thick. He was tall and lean, with prominent hip bones, hollow cheeks, and eyes filled with disdain. He carried the kind of arrogance typical of an intellectual, radiating from every pore.
"Whether I’m reliable or not, you’ll know soon enough."
Chapter 235