Seeing that Cheng Hai still didn’t react, Hé Yǔshuǐ’s eyes grew slightly red, her voice laced with a hint of tears. She looked up at him, pleading earnestly:
"Brother Hai, if you really feel this trip was too expensive, then next time—next time we come, I absolutely won't be picky. We can just rough it out at the train station for the night. I’ll be sure to follow your arrangements, so please don't take it to heart."
After Hé Yǔshuǐ’s sincere words faded, Wang Jianguo felt as if he had been struck by a jolt of electricity and snapped back to reality. He thought it over, a look of annoyance flashing across his face; he realized his earlier words had been far too harsh, a blunt blow that had likely left a bitter taste in Cheng Hai’s mouth.
Chapter 485