The wooden house was shut, and the streaks of sunlight had disappeared without a trace.
The sound of branches and dried leaves crunching underfoot continued, just like when they had arrived, gradually fading away into the mountains.
Bai Shirui sat in the driver's seat, lost in thought, recalling what Fifth Granny had said. Her gaze grew increasingly complex with emotion.
Her grip on the steering wheel tightened, and spurred on by the birdsong, she drove off the winding road and headed to Xing Ye's parking lot.
Through the car window, Bai Shirui glanced outside. Confirming there was no one nearby, she quickly climbed into the back seat.
She changed into a set of clothes she had prepared in advance, applied a simple touch of makeup, and swiftly let her hair down from the ponytail.
When she stepped out of the car and appeared in front of the elevator, her posture was impeccable.
Top floor, CEO office.
