Jingyi's gaze did not waver in the slightest. It was as calm as a windless lake, yet profound determination lay hidden in its depths. Putting on a mock serious expression with a slight frown, she adopted a tone that was half-scolding, half-playful, and said, "Director Hu! A contract signed in black and white—surely you don't think it can just be ignored? 'Not needing it' is naturally the best outcome for both of us, but a contract is a contract. How can construction work be abandoned halfway? Surely the esteemed seventy-seventh director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor wouldn't want to breach an agreement, would she?" She deliberately raised her voice for emphasis, adding, "Besides, I haven't asked for a refund!"
Seeing Hu Tao's eyes widen slightly, Jingyi's expression instantly softened, and her voice returned to its usual warmth, though now tinged with the strength of a liberated mind: "I've really figured it out now. Instead of wasting energy making premature preparations for the afterlife, I'd rather pour all that strength into making sure that day—never comes."
Hu Tao stared unblinkingly at her face, as if trying to discern the truth behind every subtle expression. A few seconds later, her tense shoulders finally relaxed, and her signature mischievous smile lit up her face once more. With a dramatic pat to her chest, she exclaimed, "My goodness, you scared me! Alright, alright! The customer is like the Archon! The spirit of the contract comes first, after all! I guarantee t…
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