Leaving behind a wide-eyed Sai Chuxue, who stared eagerly at their retreating backs.
One step.
Two steps.
Three steps.
Zeng Anmin counted silently, waiting for her to call him back.
However, he still lacked a bit of social experience. Although Sai Chuxue was practically vibrating with anticipation, the paralyzing effect of her social anxiety was simply too strong. She opened her mouth but did not dare to utter a single word.
The room fell dead silent. A touch of awkwardness crept onto Zeng Anmin's face.
He thought, "Are you seriously playing it this way? Whatever! There's no awkward situation I can't smooth over!"
"Right, I suddenly remembered something. When you left Liangjiang Commandery last time, Ms. Sai, you seemed to have promised me a reward." Zeng Anmin, who had reached the door, suddenly smacked his forehead as if he had just remembered something and turned back.
At the sound of his voice, Sai Chuxue's eyes immediately lit up. A wave of relief washed over her.
