After she issued the ultimatum, unexpectedly, after a long silence, what she got from Dao An was just: "Mm, I understand."
The completely calm tone revealed no fluctuations, nor could any strange emotions be discerned.
Gu Yuan was bewildered.
But she did not let her bewilderment show on her face.
In a slightly cool tone, she said, "I'm not an expert in emotions, I really don't understand what you mean, Dao An, you can express your opinion on this to me."
As the words fell, Dao An's gaze came over, meeting Gu Yuan's eyes.
As he looked over, Gu Yuan saw his eyes.
She slightly hesitated.
Almost thinking she hadn't seen clearly.
But what she saw was indeed Dao An's eyes, tinged with a hint of blood-red.
Only then did Gu Yuan realize, the reason he had not reacted, the reason he had not expressed himself, was because he was restraining his emotions, trying hard to restrain them...
