Chapter 185: With Every Move, Word, & Action
The vast majority of people who observed this exchange between two males would be entirely unaware of the deliberate and precise steps that Wei Wuyin made to reach this exact point, except one person: Wu Baozhai.
She grew up in the Imperial Clan and was surrounded by renowned schemers that preyed upon others' emotions and trust, and they were exceptionally talented at it. Having been taught to notice and be mindfully aware of these tactics, she still didn't see the connecting actions until that last sentence. Her heart shivered intensely.
'He's not here for Qing Qiumu, Na Xinyi, or anyone else! He's after the ring!' Her thoughts quickly concluded. Since he arrived, he only talked to Qing Qiumu and had an audible and ambiguous conversation with her, where they laughed and smiled before everyone. All those with sharp perceptions could see her noticeably calm down and grow relaxed at his arrival.