章 1996: You’ll Never Abandon Me, Will You?

Ning Xi noticed that something had not been right with Xu Tao recently.

He lingered around by her side and made a lot of little gestures such as greeting her more frequently and serving her drinks more often.

While Xu Tao had been sweet to her before, it was especially obvious these few days. He also had several moments where he looked like he was about to say something but stopped himself.

Ning Xi could not help but ask him, "What's wrong, Bro Tao? Be straightforward with me!"

It took Xu Tao some time before he mumbled, "My queen, you'll never abandon me, will you?"

"What do you mean?" Ning Xi was confused.

"It's all because of that bastard, Wang Haojun! He's trying to get something he's unworthy of. He wants you to go over to Starlight!" Xu Tao raged.

Ning Xi laughed. "Well, you already said that he's unworthy, so why would I go to him?"

"But I'm insecure…"