Mo Lan was somewhat shocked.
She hadn't expected things to be so complicated.
Even if they captured Qi Ruigang, it actually wouldn't make much of a difference.
Ruan Tianling had already foreseen this point, which was why he hadn't acted against Qi Ruigang.
However, he did manage to test the extent of Qi Ruigang's concern for Mo Lan.
He didn't know how much Qi Ruigang might change for Mo Lan, but having hope was better than having none.
Of course, no one else knew about his calculations.
Mo Lan clenched her hands slightly, her expression grim.
Qi Ruigang thought she was afraid. "Lanlan, come back with me. I'm the only one who can protect you. I'm telling the truth. What are you trying to achieve by staying with them? You have no real relationship with them. Sooner or later, they'll get tired of you and abandon you."
Such caring words—anyone who heard them would be touched.
If Mo Lan were sufficiently insecure, she would have certainly believed what he said.
