Chapter 1319

Baili Xia bit down hard, truly merciless.

After all, she was really furious just moments ago.

Especially when they returned, this guy didn’t utter a single word—not even an explanation.

It made her feel like a doll, something they could toss around however they pleased.

As if, ultimately, she didn’t matter to them.

But now, when Brother willingly let her bite him, a wave of grievance and relief surged within her at the same time.

Her pearly teeth sank into his arm with genuine force.

Yet, at the peak of her anger and his pain, she suddenly loosened her bite and let go.

“Not biting anymore?” Mu Xiaoyao watched her reddened eyes.

Women really are strange creatures.

When she was ignored earlier, she was strong and defiant at best, only slamming doors to vent her frustration.

But now, after he gave her a chance to lash out, her eyes glistened with faint traces of tears.

Baili Xia pursed her little lips and lifted her head to look at him.

It was unclear what she was thinking.

Her eyes were red, but no tears rolled down.

Women, when no one comforts them, can be resilient enough.

Yet the second someone consoles them, they become fragile.

“Will you bully me again in the future?” Her voice was slightly hoarse.

Mu Xiaoyao’s thin lips parted slightly, but he didn’t know how to respond.

Honestly… had he even bullied her?

He had merely taken her to see Uncle; truly, that couldn’t be considered bullying.

Still, even if he didn’t understand women, at this moment, he could see it clearly.

If he were to say he hadn’t bullied her, this girl would definitely feel upset again.

“Go change clothes. Weren’t you planning to leave?” He turned and walked toward the door.

Standing behind the door, he suddenly turned back to look at her, a complicated light flashing in his eyes.

“Later… I’ll wait for you in the room. Tonight’s banquet will last a long time. No rush—whenever you’re ready, come find me.”

Baili Xia felt that his words were somewhat odd, but she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was strange about them.

She wanted to ask, but Brother had already opened the door and walked out.

No rush?

Why deliberately say that?

What does he mean?

Still, she didn’t dwell on it.

She was thinking about how she’d soon be able to go to Youyang Pavilion, and her heart immediately tightened with anticipation.

She grabbed a set of close-fitting casual clothes, originally intending to change in the room.

But after a moment’s thought, she walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind her…

When she came out, she held the Purple Flame Diamond Necklace that Bei Tianyou had given her.

Back then, Brother You had only given it to her to vent his anger and provoke Nangong Yun.

But now, the necklace was truly in her possession.

From the way Bei Yulin and Nangong Yun reacted when they saw the necklace before, even though Baili Xia didn’t understand diamonds much, it wasn’t hard to guess that this necklace was extremely valuable.

It was likely priceless.

Such a costly item—at the time, she accepted it to spite Nangong Yun.

But now, should she find an opportunity to return it to Bei Tianyou?

If it were to be lost while in her hands, she truly wouldn’t know how to compensate him.

Although, it wasn’t likely that Bei Tianyou would demand compensation from her.

Baili Xia walked to the desk with her head hung low, found the most hidden drawer, and placed the Purple Flame necklace wrapped in a handkerchief inside.

As she closed the drawer, suddenly, her delicate brows knitted sharply.

She spun around and stared straight through the floor-to-ceiling window at the blurry figure outside.

Her palm clenched tightly in an instant, her voice low and commanding: “Who’s there? Come out!”

As she spoke, her slender fingers already rested on the bracelet at her wrist, ready at any moment to launch the silver needles hidden within…