Before my fist could touch Wu Jie's face, a slender hand caught it. Meng Li had appeared before me at some point, her gaze icy, her tone carrying a trace of unperceived anger. "Enough, both of you stop!"
I took a deep breath and slowly lowered my fist. Shaken by Meng Li's imposing aura, Wu Jie stopped shouting as well, casting a malicious glare at me before turning and walking away.
"Meng Li..." I started to explain, but she cut me off.
Chapter 23