The dangerous sense of oppression from the man earlier still lingered around her, prompting her to hastily shovel a few bites of food before finding an excuse to leave.
Huo Qinglin couldn't even be bothered to send her off himself and simply summoned the driver to give her a ride.
By noon the next day, Huo Qinglin came to pick her up again. This time, he was taking her to a cruise party.
Lin Banxia remained dressed plainly with a bare face, standing quietly in front of him.
"Banxia, your taste really needs improvement."
"Thank you for the reminder. I'll consider it." Lin Banxia pulled off a fake smile.
Huo Qinglin frowned, looking a bit displeased. He couldn't tell if it was just his imagination, but Lin Banxia seemed like a completely different person.
Gone was the naive and foolish demeanor from before; she no longer clung to him like before.
He had always hoped Lin Banxia could be like this—more independent, less of a bother.
