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"You don't need to settle it directly yourself!" Li Hongzhao hurriedly said.
Chu Zhiyuan chuckled, "Do you insist on settling it personally? Then why ask for my help?"
"You can just watch from the sidelines."
"With Mr. Su around, why do you need me to watch the sidelines?"
"Stop your nonsense!" Li Hongzhao was instantly annoyed, "I told you to watch the sidelines, so you watch the sidelines!"
Chu Zhiyuan looked at her thoughtfully.
What's the secret here?
Li Hongzhao glared at him with her phoenix eyes, "Chu Zhiyuan, you must not strike secretly!"
"Wait until you're overpowered, and then I make a move?"
"Hmm, it's not too late to make a move then."
"...You're using me as a scapegoat, aren't you?" Chu Zhiyuan said, "For when he deploys Jade and Stone Burning, I'll be your meat shield."
"You're truly a scoundrel," Li Hongzhao squinted at him, "Always thinking the worst of people!"
"We are much alike," Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Since that's the case, let's go."
