"Of course, I have a way, but I have conditions. As long as you're with me, I'll help you. That said, if you feel this isn't appropriate, you can refuse me—I won't be angry."
He acted as if he were being magnanimous, but every word he uttered carried a threat.
Ji Yu knew that every word he said now was layered with hidden meaning, yet those words left her feeling deeply confused and entirely unwilling to accept them.
"Yu, I have plenty of time for you to think about these things. I also understand you're feeling out of sorts right now, so I absolutely won't force anything on you at this moment."
Jiang Huai was acutely aware of one principle: knowing when to act and when not to—this he understood better than anyone.
