Zheng Manxi did not answer. At this stage in her life, she was incapable of making a decision based on either of those options. Yet Liu Chuanfeng’s gaze filled her with an indescribable sense of humiliation, and her tears fell once more despite her best efforts to hold them back. Still, she met his gaze directly, a trace of stubbornness in her eyes. It was unclear what she was trying to convey—whether it was that her dignity could not be violated or something else entirely.
She did not realize that, despite being a university lecturer, there was a uniquely captivating charm to her tears. Liu Chuanfeng felt not a shred of pity; instead, he was somewhat exhilarated. The corners of his mouth curled up as he said, "Such a crybaby."
A flash of bewilderment crossed Zheng Manxi's eyes. She recalled that she had already cried in front of him several times. What was she if not a crybaby? Except that he had added the word "little" in front of it, making it sound strangely like a nickname between lovers.
Chapter 386