Chapter 204-209

Chapter 204. Melting Icebergs

Ding Shan couldn't figure out what was wrong.

Ding Shan was sure she had never seen this mysterious Person X before. Even if he didn't participate in the talent show and joined the entertainment industry, he would be a dragon among men.

Clothes could be bought, but his temperament could not lie. This man was not an ordinary person.

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Even if one had met such a person once, he would leave a deep impression on others. There was no reason not to remember him.

Whether in this life or her previous life, Ding Shan had never had such an outstanding man in her mind.

But for no reason, Ding Shan felt an inexplicable feeling between her and this man. Especially how this mysterious man looked at her from the stage made Ding Shan even more confident that this person knew her, and it was not the understanding ordinary people had for celebrities.

Ding Shan blinked her eyes in a rare moment of confusion. This man gave her a dangerous feeling. That gaze was like a Wolf that was about to pounce and tear its prey apart.

This feeling was not very pleasant, but the man had a dignified appearance, and the light in his eyes was invasive but not mixed with evil thoughts. It was not repulsive, but it made people feel helpless as if facing an opponent thousands of times more potent than themselves, and their bodies subconsciously wanted to retreat.

Ding Shan forced herself to focus and looked back with a bit of doubt, trying to find other information in the man's eyes.

Xiang Hong looked at Ding Shan's confused and helpless little face, still pretending to be calm. He opened the corner of his mouth and smiled. The curve of his lips was not big, but it was adorable. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and there was a hint of evil. However, there was also a trace of inexperience that did not match his suit. His eyebrows and eyes were gentle, and he seemed in a good mood.

Xiang Hong's smile completely mesmerized the other people present.

Originally, Xiang Hong's appearance and temperament were more cold and distant. Coupled with his sudden appearance, everyone present was so frightened that they didn't even dare to breathe loudly. They were all guessing Xiang Hong's background.

However, humans were still visual animals. Xiang Hong's appearance was undoubtedly outstanding, even a few levels higher than the other students. This mature man's temperament instantly captured the young girls' hearts.

'Heavens! Where did this earth-shattering handsome man come from? President Yin was able to poach such a character. Did he save the handsome man's life?'

Yin Hui was grinning from ear to ear upstairs. He nudged Lin Si and said, " Look, Old Xiang has a lot of potential. Why is he smiling so sweetly? He's quite something; look how he's charmed our female directors!"

Lin Si snorted. "Don't you know who he's laughing at? In ancient times, there was a beacon fire toying with the feudal vassals, and now a group President is selling his art. It's lively."

Yin Hui shrugged his shoulders. "I think it's pretty good. Don't you think that Old Xiang is more humane like this? Do you hope he will only fight in business and die alone? That's so pitiful. I think he's quite good like this. It's not easy for him to be moved, so he should be impulsive. At least there's someone who can affect his happiness, anger, sorrow, and joy. Have you ever seen Old Xiang smile so brightly? I'm getting goosebumps!"

Lin Si hesitated for a moment. Although he was unwilling to admit it, he still nodded helplessly. "It's been a long time since I've seen him so happy."

Yin Hui continued to persuade him, "That's right! I don't even remember the last time he was so happy. He's always like an ice-cold robot. No matter how we tease him, he's not interested. Now that he finally has someone he wants to fight for let him feel it. Besides, I don't think Ding Shan is an ordinary girl. Maybe Old Xiang will be humiliated this time. Just wait and see. I don't care if he's a listed CEO; he's just an ordinary person in the face of love." Yin Hui laughed evilly.

From Yin Hui's point of view, although Xiang Hong was very successful, he still lacked something, and he might be able to rely on Ding Shan to make up for it.

Regardless of whether Xiang Hong could successfully woo Ding Shan in the end, this experience was enough for Xiang Hong to walk down from the altar and experience all kinds of feelings of love. This was what a real person was like!

When Lin Si heard Ding Shan's name, he was still very disdainful. "With Xiang Hong's net worth, playing with him is fine. However, I don't believe that woman will refuse him after knowing his identity. Of course, the act of 'welcoming and rejecting' is even more disgusting. I'm afraid that her true nature will be exposed in the end, and she will cling onto Xiang Hong and not let go, completely cutting off Xiang Hong's yearning for love."

Chapter 205. A Warm Face Met With a Cold Butt

Yin Hui laughed. "I say, Lin Si, why do you have such a bad opinion of Ding Shan? You didn't know each other before, did you? I think you're just biased. Those who don't know might think that you like Xiang Hong and treat Ding Shan as a love rival! You're making it sound like there's no true love in this world!"

Lin Si glared at Yin Hui angrily. "If you talk nonsense again, I'll send all your chat records in the group to Xiang Hong and see how he'll deal with you! I believe there is true love in this world, but I don't believe I can see any sincerity in this female celebrity. If she dares to act smart and play with Xiang Hong, I'm afraid she won't even know how she died."

Yin Hui pouted. "I don't know who you got this bad temper from. Has a female celebrity hurt you before? I think Ding Shan is quite good; she's independent and good-looking and doesn't have as many bad intentions as you say. It'll be better if you know her for a long time."

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Lin Si didn't say anything and didn't want to argue with his good brother because of Ding Shan. He only felt that Ding Shan was not an ordinary female star. She could charm Xiang Hong and even make Yin Hui speak for her.

The consequences would be unimaginable if she were a person with bad intentions. He had to keep a close eye on her.

On the stage, Xiang Hong was still wearing a faint smile. He even accepted the overly hot gazes of the surrounding people and stood there, letting them size him up. Otherwise, if it were any other time, Xiang Hong's face would have long sunk when he was being criticized like this.

Chen Tong sat in the teacher's seat, her eyes shining. She tried her best to be reserved, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Chen Tong was highly excited. She initially thought that this mysterious person was someone with a robust background. He may have been pushed in to use the show to gain some sense of existence and then be sent out of the entertainment industry. However, she had never expected this person to be so handsome and even more outstanding than Wen Xiu!

Chen Tong was not old and was obsessed with looks. Looking at the man on the stage, cold with gentleness, she couldn't help but feel restless.

It was true that Chen Tong had a sugar daddy, but how could a girl her age be willing to accompany an old man daily?

Chen Tong was very open-minded. It was true that she needed to rely on her boss to invest in her, but wouldn't she be happier if she could get a handsome and gentle boyfriend?

Anyway, the old man still had his wife to deal with, so he didn't have much time to accompany her. She still had two months to participate in a closed-off program recording here. No one would find out if she were to date a young boyfriend here. It would be an excellent choice to have a relationship with such a handsome man.

Chen Tong adjusted her sitting position and wore a shy look. She put on her most beautiful posture and threw flirtatious glances at Xiang Hong. In her heart, she was determined to win him over.

Whether it was his background or his looks, Chen Tong had high hopes for him. It would be a waste if she didn't pull such a person into her team!

Chen Tong adjusted the microphone in front of her and turned her face to the side. She wanted to be the first to speak to attract Xiang Hong's attention. "Hello, mysterious X. What's your identity? I'm inquisitive; can you tell me about it?"

Xiang Hong was still staring at Ding Shan, his eyes filled with deep meaning as if he was isolated from the outside world. At this moment, there was only him and Ding Shan.

Ding Shan felt uncomfortable under Xiang Hong's gaze, but she did not want to be disadvantaged, so she looked back at him. For a moment, it was as if there was an invisible wall between the two of them, and there was an inexplicable atmosphere.

Xiang Hong was a little impatient when this atmosphere was interrupted by Chen Tong. However, he still remembered that he was participating in a program. He glanced at Chen Tong and replied indifferently, "Since you already know it's the mysterious man, why do you still want me to talk to you? Don't you think it's self-contradictory?"

Chen Tong was stunned. She didn't expect the handsome man to be so aggressive and disrespectful to her.

Having gotten used to the flattery of other students, Xiang Hong's attitude was too different. Chen Tong couldn't accept it for a while and frowned, "Don't you have your name? One can't even ask?"

Xiang Hong impatiently said, "Can you ask me a more productive question? I've already said I'm a mysterious person, yet you still want to get to the bottom. So what if you know my name? I'm not interested in you."

Chen Tong was angry for a moment. She had just started a conversation and was retorted twice. No matter how good her temper was, she would still get mad, not to mention that Chen Tong had a dramatic character.

Chen Tong originally had a good impression of Xiang Hong, but in the end, she was given the cold shoulder. How could she swallow this?

Chapter 206. Putting on Airs

Chen Tong threw a tantrum and said unhappily, "Don't you have the most basic sincerity to join the show? If you're a mysterious person, you should have some special skills, right?"

Xiang Hong looked at Ding Shan and blinked, "I think I'm a person with many specialties, don't you?"

As Ding Shan listened to Chen Tong's angry and embarrassing questions, she looked at Xiang Hong, who was acting like a good boy and confidently said that he was good at everything. She couldn't help but burst out laughing. This person was quite interesting.

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Li Yang also laughed. "Is this the legendary 'having looks and being free'? You're terrific, but you must perform something to participate in the talent show, right?"

Xiang Hong raised his brows, but he still did not say anything. He had come up with the idea to participate in the program at the last minute and was usually working. How could he suddenly have a schedule?

But obviously, Xiang Hong did not need to worry about this problem. Yin Hui had already thought of it for his good brother.

The emcee stepped forward to smooth things over. "This is the surprise of mysterious X. The reason why he appeared last was to give the five mentors a difficult question. He won't be showing off his talents this round but will have to rely on the mentors to identify them and see if you want to take our mysterious man into your pocket. Who knows, you might be able to unearth our mysterious man's talents and skills in future training."

The people present were in an uproar. What kind of trick was this?

All five teams had the same number of people, and their strengths and specialties were similar. If they were to join a mysterious person now, and they didn't know what his thing was, he might be a trump card in the team in the future, but he might also be a burden that didn't fit in!

And so far, although this mysterious man's looks were good, he didn't look like someone who could sing or dance on stage. Once he joined her team, it would be a significant uncertainty.

Everyone looked forward to seeing which coach would be willing to take him into the team.

The host smiled and looked at the five mentors. "Please choose carefully. If you have any ideas, you can try to fight for them."

Su Yan didn't say much, but he directly expressed his attitude this time.

He lowered his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "We're a rap team. This mysterious person doesn't seem interested in rap so I won't fight for him." After that, he put down the microphone and returned to his silent look.

Chen Xi also followed closely. "I have the same idea as Su Yan. Our team's current allocation is just in line with my expectations. Although difficult, I can only regretfully pass by this mysterious person. But I have to say, you're handsome. It's a waste of talent for someone with such good looks to join my vocal team."

Su Yan and Chen Xi were very polite.

Everyone present knew that Su Yan and Chen Xi were the two most professional instructors among the five. Their battle teams comprised students with more distinctive and outstanding abilities. The mysterious person on the stage was more dangerous than a surprise to them. Like the other three female instructors, he was more suitable for a comprehensive battle team.

Xiang Hong's face was indifferent. He was here for Ding Shan. Even if someone else wanted to choose him, they would have to see if he would agree.

However, Chen Tong didn't know where Xiang Hong's confidence came from. She only felt that others despised Xiang Hong, and no instructor was willing to choose him.

Chen Tong laughed proudly, hoping Ding Shan and Li Yang would tactfully ignore this weird-tempered man. Then, this mysterious man who didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth could only wait for her to take him kindly.

When he came to her team, he would be taught well by her! At that time, she would pretend to be in a difficult position and regain some face. It would also be considered as giving him a chance!

Xiang Hong was not flustered at all. He looked at Ding Shan calmly and even had the time to adjust his tie.

Ding Shan looked at Xiang Hong, and the doubts in her heart grew.

She had only noticed the mysterious man's face earlier, but now that she had taken a closer look, his body shape and posture gave her a familiar feeling, as if she had seen him somewhere before. Although the memory was vague, Ding Shan was sure that it had only happened in this life!

Ding Shan could feel that this mysterious man was interested in her, and it was almost as if he was coming for her. However, Ding Shan was not in a hurry. She sat there slowly, thinking she should let this mysterious man wait a little longer. Although he was handsome, he was too arrogant. It was time to kill his arrogance.

Xiang Hong saw through Ding Shan's intentions and smiled helplessly. This little fox not only recognized him, but she also guessed his purpose and even put on airs!

Chapter 207. Boss Trainee

Xiang Hong looked at Ding Shan with a mischievous expression.

Ding Shan smiled proudly. She knew what Xiang Hong meant, but she did not say anything.

Chen Tong noticed that something was wrong. What did this mysterious person mean? Could it be that he was here for Ding Shan? Why did he ignore everyone after he went on stage and only stared at Ding Shan?

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As soon as this thought appeared, Chen Tong couldn't sit still.

What kind of charm did Ding Shan have? Whether it was Wen Xiu or this mysterious person, both rushed toward Ding Shan as soon as they went on stage. Were they not in their right minds? What good could he do by following Ding Shan? Was he hoping to get an extra role in a TV show by relying on Ding Shan? They were also useless, and it seemed like they didn't have any other abilities. They knew they had no hope of becoming successful, so they wanted to curry favor with Ding Shan and rely on their handsome faces to work hard in the film and television industry.

They could keep dreaming!

She didn't even think about Ding Shan's current situation. Ding Shan could barely even protect herself in the film and television industry. Seeing that she couldn't survive in the entertainment industry anymore, she decided to participate in a talent show. She was probably going to be laughed at behind her back.

It seemed that Ding Shan had won the public opinion storm some time ago, but so what? Did she think that she could return to the peak? She was cooking cold rice here! She still wanted to go on variety shows to get a share of the pie, but now she had to make a living by listening to other people's faces, so how could she have the energy to support a newcomer?

Unlike herself, although he was not an A-Lister, she had at least made a name for herself in the talent show circle. Yet, these brainless men with only looks insisted on currying favor with this has-been female star, Ding Shan. They didn't even put her in their eyes!

Li Yang also saw through the situation and glanced at Ding Shan mischievously. She didn't think that Ding Shan would be so famous. Not only did she take in Wen Xiu and a few other handsome men, but even this mysterious person who didn't look simple also seemed to have a good impression of Ding Shan. He couldn't even hide his gaze. No, it should be said that this mysterious person didn't want to hide at all.

This evil behavior showed that this mysterious person's background was not simple.

Could it be that Ding Shan's suitor had found a way and chased her here?

Li Yang's gossipy heart was burning. After looking back and forth for a long time, she couldn't help but ask, "From an agent's point of view, I see unlimited potential in this mysterious person. Why don't you take a look?"

Before she could finish her words, Xiang Hong raised the microphone.

This action was very ordinary, but a kind of superior temperament came over. It was as if some magic made people unconsciously quiet down and listen carefully to what he said. Even Li Yang, who had been in the entertainment industry for many years, subconsciously slowed down her speech and waited for Xiang Hong to speak.

Xiang Hong looked at Ding Shan helplessly and smiled indulgently. Finally, as if he had admitted defeat, he took the initiative to say, "I'd rather join Miss Ding Shan's team. What do you think? Trust me; you won't regret choosing me."

After he said this, Li Yang completely understood. He was here for Ding Shan. This was going to be a good show.

The rest of the people also began to gossip. One had to know that the other students addressed the instructors as teachers to show respect, but this mysterious person just had to call her Miss Ding Shan.

There was an indescribable ambiguity when he called her that. It was the aura of a boss! What kind of new character is this? A trainee underboss and a beautiful female instructor? This combination was a little exciting!

Ding Shan's face was slightly red. He couldn't help but express his goodwill to her, whether he wanted it or not, depending on her mood. She had managed to resist his strange gaze with incredible difficulty. When he took the initiative to speak, he said some strange things. What about Miss Ding Shan? Won't she regret it? Those who didn't know would think that he was confessing.

And this person's voice was particularly familiar when it was profound.

Just now, Xiang Hong had been impatiently dealing with Chen Tong, and his words were not very pleasant, so Ding Shan ignored it.

However, at this moment, Xiang Hong's deep and magnetic voice suddenly reminded Ding Shan of the night she was reborn. That man's hoarse voice had come to her ears.

Ding Shan shook her head slightly, trying to stop herself from overthinking.

With that kind of identity, he couldn't come here. Moreover, the mysterious man in front of him had such an imposing aura that he didn't seem like someone who would do that job. She was overthinking.

Chapter 208. Welcome

While Ding Shan was in a daze, everyone was looking in her direction, waiting for her response.

Li Yang teased, "Look; our Ding Shan doesn't even know how to choose. I'd be so happy if there's such a handsome guy who wants to join my team. But Ding Shan must have her considerations. Let's give her a little more time."

Chen Tong couldn't hold it in anymore. She pretended to tease him like Li Yang, but in reality, she secretly mocked him. "Yeah, sister Shan must be thinking about what she can teach everyone. After all, she can't assure the students' futures. Sister Shan has always been serious and responsible. It's only right for her to take longer to consider."

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Ding Shan came back to her senses and glanced at Chen Tong indifferently. She smiled and said, "Of course. After all, what I can teach them is something they can't learn from others. I have to consider whether they're suitable for it. If they don't know and pretend to know, blindly recruiting them into my team will only harm them and others, don't you think?"

Chen Tong snorted coldly in her heart. "What can you teach? Aren't you afraid of hurting your back when you talk big? Wait until the first team performance; everyone will know how ridiculous your words are today. The one who will harm others and herself is you, Ding Shan, and not me, Chen Tong!"

Xiang Hong's sword-like brows twitched as he also joined in.

He had heard that Chen Tong wanted to cause trouble for Ding Shan before the filming started, and she had long disliked her. This time, she still dared to say such things in front of her; where did she get the courage from?

The feeling of standing face-to-face with Ding Shan on the same front line made Xiang Hong very proud. He did not care whether Ding Shan had agreed to accept him, as he had already regarded himself as part of Ding Shan's group.

To Xiang Hong, this was an undoubted matter. "You don't have to worry about that. I can make Miss Ding Shan's team stand out. I will personally give her the throne of the champion."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was scared silly. Was this mysterious person alright? What was he talking about? Was it good to be so confident? He wasn't the only one on Ding Shan's team, and the strength of the other groups couldn't be underestimated either. How could he be so arrogant in the first episode?

However, no one could guess Xiang Hong's strength. Could he have such a powerful strength? How could he make such arrogant remarks in the first episode of the show?

Little did they know that Xiang Hong's ability was more substantial than anyone present had imagined. The ability to make money and the mind of a business genius, who could resist it?

Ding Shan was shocked. This mysterious person was getting more and more outrageous. If he continued, she was afraid that he wouldn't be able to end the scene.

Li Yang also quickly tried to smooth things over. "Look, this mysterious X is full of energy! It seems like you're very confident. Our team is waiting for you to challenge us! Ding Shan ah, how is it, seeing how confident he is in winning the championship? Have you thought about it?"

Ding Shan understood and quickly agreed to Li Yang's words. "That's right; it's my honor as a mentor to have such a confident team member. Welcome mysterious X to our team, and I look forward to the surprise you'll bring!"

She glared at Xiang Hong with her beautiful eyes, hinting at him to stop talking nonsense.

His temper was nothing like a trainee's. Other people would carefully think over a sentence several times before opening their mouths, but he spoke arrogantly. Who on earth was he?

In any case, this person gave her a very familiar feeling. There must be many things that she had overlooked. She would first stabilize him and put him by her side. She would observe him in detail in the future. She didn't know what he would say if she disagreed, and it would be a mess.

When Xiang Hong received Ding Shan's gaze, he smiled and did not say anything else. He had achieved his goal, and the unhappiness upstairs had dissipated. He had been told that he would win the championship for Ding Shan, and she had heard it. That was enough.

In the future, she would believe his words. He, Xiang Hong, had never lied to women, especially his own.

The host heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that the matter had been settled.

This big shot finally got what he wanted. If he continued to cause trouble, he would not know how to end it. Fortunately, Ding Shan was quick-witted, and Li Yang was experienced. Although the process was a little strange, he managed to fool them.

The emcee quickly said, "Okay, then mysterious X will officially join teacher Ding Shan's team! From now on, the five teams would begin a two-month training period. During this period, there would be three large-scale performances. The strongest team and the top nine trainees would be chosen through audience voting! Guys, chase your dreams, follow your mentor and charge forward!"

At this point, the first episode's recording was completed.

Chapter 209. Do you remember?

The follow-up work began at the venue, and a staff member brought the coaches back to their rooms to rest.

Xiao Zhao rushed over to help Ding Shan up.

Only God knew how nervous Xiao Zhao was just now. It was good that sister Shan was famous, but she was afraid that being too popular would bring trouble to herself. After the show was broadcast, there might be people who would maliciously speculate about sister Shan. Especially the arrangements of the mysterious person at the end. What he said was too scary. Xiao Zhao had already come up with several sets of emergency plans in her mind, afraid that someone would make an issue out of it.

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Xiao Zhao lowered her voice as she asked, "Sister Shan, do you want me to go and get in touch with President Yin? At the same time, I can also learn more about this mysterious Person X. What kind of scheme is this? Could it be that he is setting a trap for you? "

Ding Shan hesitated for a moment before she said, "It's fine. I believe that President Yin would not do this. He has no reason to find someone to cause trouble for me purposely. This should be a normal arrangement."

Xiao Zhao frowned. "But I can't help but think about what he said. Is he not trying to get you involved in the publicity? We have no choice but to be on guard."

Ding Shan laughed. "It's fine that he's so bold. What's more, I'm afraid of those who play dirty tricks behind my back. This mysterious man speaks without any scruples. I'm not afraid that he will cause any trouble. Everything he says is out in the open, so there's no need to be afraid. I'll be more careful and get to know him first."

Just as she said that she saw Xiang Hong walking over.

The recording had ended. The instructors were all escorted out while the students waited on the other side to be assigned to their dormitories. Initially, there was a clear boundary, but when Xiang Hong walked over, it was very abrupt, and no one came forward to stop him.

Ding Shan seemed to sense Xiang Hong's presence before he walked over. She turned around and looked in his direction.

Xiang Hong strode over. The recording studio was full of people, but Xiang Hong felt like he had crossed a sea of people. He had a clear goal and was full of vigor.

This scene made Ding Shan's heart tremble.

It was as if this person only had eyes for her, avoiding all obstacles and walking straight toward him.

Xiang Hong's eyes were filled with emotions. He stood in front of Ding Shan and smiled.

Xiao Zhao was a little nervous. She looked around and saw that no one was stopping him. She cursed in her heart.

She had to look for Yin Hui and talk with him later. It would be strange if he did not arrange this man. He was a trainee but more natural than Yin Hui in the studio. He could come and go as he pleased, and no one dared to stop him. What exactly was going on?

Xiao Zhao hastily blocked Ding Shan's path and mustered up her courage to say to Xiang Hong, "You should wait for the director's arrangements over there. You can't contact the coaches in private!"

Xiang Hong was used to doing whatever he wanted, so when the recording was over, and he saw Ding Shan walking in this direction, he followed her without a second thought.

It had been a long time since someone said he couldn't do anything. He was a little unhappy for a moment, but he also knew that with his current status, especially in front of Ding Shan, he needed to restrain himself. Thus, he frowned and didn't say anything but refused to leave.

Xiao Zhao felt a little guilty. Xiang Hong's aura was too strong. Xiao Zhao dared to say what she had just said, but she did not dare to look him in the eye.

Xiao Zhao swallowed her saliva and could only pretend to be calm and continue to stop him.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" Ding Shan asked after some thought.

Only then did Xiang Hong's expression relax as he asked, "Do you remember?"

Ding Shan was taken aback, thinking that this man knew her. But she was puzzled and asked directly, "Remember what? We've met before, right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Hong frowned in disappointment. He put his hands in his suit pants, showing a trace of irritation, and refused to say anything more.

Ding Shan's head was full of questions, and she wanted to ask more.

At this moment, Yin Hui squeezed in with a smile. "I've been looking for you for a long time. You're here."

Yin Hui patted Xiang Hong, then smiled at Ding Shan and said, "Ding Shan ah, congratulations, you've gained quite a several strong contestants, and you've even gained a mysterious person as a surprise. This is a King bomb; you have to teach him well!" After he finished speaking, he raised his eyebrows and smiled meaningfully.

"Tsk!" Xiang Hong clicked his tongue in frustration and glanced at Yin Hui. "Let's go." After he finished speaking, he strode away with his long legs.

Yin Hui smiled awkwardly and said to Ding Shan, "His temper might be a little weird, so I'll leave him to you in the future! Then let's do this first!" After saying that, he also ran away.

Ding Shan and Xiao Zhao were left confused.