Chapter 164 Book 4 New Products
The cold evening air of Xian Town brushed against Li An's face as she walked out of the administrative building, her hands clenched tightly into fists. She refused to let the tears fall. Crying was a weakness she could not afford, not here, not now. Yet the sting in her chest would not fade.
Inside, Yao Jian had watched her lonely back as she left, his sharp eyes narrowing. The tension in the air was palpable, still heavy with the words exchanged between Li An and Long Hai. His fists trembled with suppressed anger. He turned abruptly, stepping toward the room where Long Hai remained.
"Mister Merchant." Yong Ji's calm voice stopped him just before he could push the door open. The taller man stood in front of him, his expression unreadable. "You're not going in there. I would advise you to think otherwise. It would be for your own good not to intimidate General Long."