บท 1071: Go If You Want

Ning Gui was terrified. Gripping the door handle, she hesitated to close it, then open it again. But when her eyes met the man's dark gaze, an icy chill washed over her, leaving her frozen in place. She couldn't muster the courage to move.

This was too frightening!

Her doe-like eyes shimmered with fear as she instinctively took a step back. "Brother… Brother…"

Seeing her distressed expression felt like a needle pricking Ning Shen's heart.

"Gui, you…"

His voice was hoarse against the winter night.

Ning Gui lowered her gaze, avoiding his eyes. "I've been at home. I didn't go out."

Ning Shen paused, studying her for what felt like an eternity. Finally, he asked, "You mentioned wanting to participate in Academician Li's research project at Hua University?"

"I don't want to anymore," Ning Gui replied softly. "Brother, I'll stay at home and be good. I won't go anywhere."