Severing Familial Bonds

Upon hearing the young girl's words, Lu Qing felt a warm surge in his heart. Holding her close, his eyes were filled with tenderness. How could he not cherish such a little junior sister?

As Sun Mei cast a faintly sinister glance, Lu Qing furrowed his brow slightly, turning to Zhouzhou and murmuring softly, "Let's go, I'll escort you out."

He was reluctant for Zhouzhou to have too much contact with Sun Mei, lest it tarnish her innocence.

Zhouzhou nodded, and before leaving, she glared fiercely at Sun Mei once more, waving her fist in a defiant gesture.

Sun Mei, inexplicably, felt a twinge of fear at the sight of her, but then dismissed it with disdain. Just a little brat, what was there to fear?

However, she noticed a gaze fixed upon her. Turning, she saw Ye Lingfeng gazing at her with an eerie intensity, sending shivers down her spine. This person was truly terrifying.

Who were they, exactly?