Chu Jing noticed the flicker in Leng Shuang's eyes, but she didn't react.
"I just didn't expect…" she continued slowly, her gaze steady, "that the one who took the bounty mission would be you."
There was a brief pause.
The wind brushed past them, carrying the coolness of the evening.
"When I found out, I was surprised," Chu Jing said. Her voice remained even. "…And for a moment, I didn't really know how to feel."
Another short pause.
"…Maybe a little disappointed."
She didn't explain further.
Leng Shuang didn't ask.
Some things didn't need to be said clearly.
After a moment, Chu Jing exhaled lightly.
Then she spoke again.
"Do you remember the story I told you about my parents?"
Leng Shuang nodded. Her tone remained calm. "In the information provided for the mission, there was evidence that your father's death was orchestrated by Chu Daxing."
She paused slightly, then added,
"Does that mean… the incident involving your mother was also part of his plan?"
