254. Enjoying solitude.

Miao Fengwu paused when she reached this point; I understood what she meant even without her saying it.

Yun Tiansheng was afraid of seeing me; he feared I would blame him.

Lu Chen didn't wish to see me either, uncertain of how to deal with his emotions after Sun Qian's death.

Both of these individuals felt a barrier between us.

As for me, dealing with all these matters had reached my limit of endurance; I just couldn't go on any longer.

"I remember the contract had no penalty for breach. As for the 'five insurances and one fund,' it seems like I'm not destined to enjoy that. I had intended to take care of the ghostly matters before discussing this, but it appears you also find me disagreeable. Let's part ways today then."

Lu Chen was stunned when he heard me speak thus; he rubbed his hands somewhat awkwardly...

Perhaps he hadn't anticipated my suggestion to dissolve our partnership.

"Sister Bai, I didn't mean..."