Chapter 749: To Save Some Time

"Qiushui had no idea about these things."

With an expression shifting between gloom and light, Murong Xiao's tightly clenched fists relaxed and gripped again, betraying the unease churning within him. After a moment, his inner turmoil gave way to a resigned sigh.

He did not yet wish to make an enemy of Hao Jian. The Murong Family, with all its vast business and wealth, could contend with Hao Jian without necessarily losing much, but he feared that if both sides were to suffer from such a conflict, it might benefit a third party fishing in troubled waters.

Since Hao Jian required two hours to be in the Capital City, aside from agreeing, what else could he do? Besides fearing Hao Jian to some extent, he was also concerned about Qiushui's safety.