บท 214: Three Refusals, I'll Pretend I Never Heard

Unfortunately, the woman still wore that cold expression, her eyes seemingly undisturbed, as if she understood everything and yet understood nothing at the same time.

She didn't inquire further, didn't express her stance, and didn't care.

"I'm very grateful to you, Sixth Uncle, for coming to my rescue. As the saying goes, 'Kindness begets kindness.' So, as long as I can offer something, I'll give it wholeheartedly. However, there are things I cannot give, nor can I afford to give."

No evasion, no beating around the bush; this was the first time Shen Wan had straightforwardly declined.

Both were clever individuals, and she believed that Quan Hanting would certainly understand.

Sure enough—

The man's eyes lost some of their brightness for a moment, like an old painting losing its colors or leaves wilting in the fall, but he soon regained his composure. He wore a faint, wistful smile as he asked, "Are you absolutely sure about this?"