"No way, how can this be acceptable? A girl, especially dressed so beautifully and attractively, should not be hailing cabs alone at night," Lin Yifan disapproved of Tang Jing's idea.
"You're not even charmed by me, let alone anyone else," Tang Jing replied, her words seemingly tinged with another meaning.
"Regardless, I must take you home tonight," Lin Yifan stubbornly responded.
"Alright then! Since you insist, I'll give you this chance," Tang Jing did not want to dampen Lin Yifan's spirits; after all, he was now the person she trusted most; thus, having Lin Yifan escort her home would make her feel safe.
Thus, the two of them left Long Tengyu's banquet side by side.
On the way, they were tense, neither looking at the other nor speaking, creating an extremely awkward atmosphere; this was especially true in the cramped elevator.
"Ding!"
After a while, the elevator finally reached the ground floor, at which point Tang Jing sighed deeply.
