"Both of you have grown wings and now have to apply to speak with me, is that right?" Ye Zhanxing lowered his voice, displaying the authority of the family head.
Upon hearing this, Dan Tingye's eyes flickered, and he gripped Meimei's hand even tighter.
He doesn't need her protection; he just wants her to stay by his side, not allowed to go anywhere.
"Tingye, I was going to the study with Grandpa... ah!" Before Meimei could finish, Dan Tingye tightened his grip on her hand, causing her to cry out in pain involuntarily.
She looked up at Dan Tingye in shock.
His eyes were deep, the kind she couldn't comprehend, and he pulled her closer, gritting his teeth, "I won't allow it."
"..."
Meimei stared at him, hesitated for a few seconds, then asked, "Why?"
"No reason." Dan Tingye replied quickly, but his eyes were a bit evasive.
He was hiding something inside...
