The atmosphere in the study grew heavy once more.
A breeze drifted in through the window, fluttering the sheets of calligraphy paper hanging about the room. It swept across the ink box on the desk, filling the air with the faint scent of ink.
Seeing that Chen Hui remained silent for a long time, Shi Yi bowed to him again. "Sir, the safety of that girl is of utmost importance to me. It is more important than my own life. I implore you to tell me everything you know."
Every word was heavy with sincerity, and Chen Hui could feel the depth of his devotion. After a long pause, he recalled what Wang Zhijiao had said when she came to see him that day.
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