Xi's remark instantly caught everyone's attention. An awkward silence immediately blanketed the air, and people's gazes began to shift uneasily. Wu tried to break the silence, but her words sounded thoroughly unnatural.
The tense atmosphere left everyone at a loss for how to react. They tried to find an appropriate topic to ease the awkwardness, but struggled to come up with one.
The communication between them became rigid and strained, as if a freezing chill surrounded everyone, bringing a sense of oppression and unease.
Chapter 50