Was it true?

The room fell into a heavy silence, the question hanging in the air like a taut string. The tense atmosphere from earlier seeped back in, gripping everyone at the table.

For a moment, the playful energy that had swept the room moments ago dissipated, leaving only the sound of muffled breaths and the occasional clink of glassware.

Everyone knew Xu Jingli's reputation—a man who detested idle chatter and frivolous games.

There were rumors going on that he had once killed someone who dared to laugh in his presence. The rumors spread far and wide so in the photos he was in, no one was smiling before him!

They had already pushed the boundaries by engaging him in conversation and openly admiring him and Chen Mumu as a pair.

But none of them expected him to entertain the idea of playing Truth or Dare.

It was such a childish game and all of them expected him to quickly refuse.