At that moment, all eyes were focused on Gu Qingci. He felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
Gu Shiyan's lips curled up in a faint smile as she casually looked at Gu Qingci. She wanted to see how he would respond.
Would he dare to deny it now?
If he dared to speak the truth, she would truly admire him as a man.
Gu Qingci held his head high and sat up straight. Despite his inner unease, he deliberately portrayed an appearance of composure, as if he was truly the one who had solved the Hegemon's Checkmate. "Elder Du, I have some matters on my mind right now, and I can't focus. How about we arrange to meet again tomorrow? By then, I will certainly reveal the solution to you honestly. Would that be acceptable?"
His words sounded grand and noble.
Elder Du gave him a faint glance. "No need."
Then, he shifted his gaze to Gu Shiyan and said, "Step aside, let this little girl come."
This was practically a public slap in the face.