The Ling Family left with a dark expression on their faces, leaving only Chu Xu behind.
He looked at Zhong Niangyao with a hint of apology, "Lady Zhong, I'm really sorry about today, I didn't expect —"
Before he could finish his sentence, Zhong Niangyao interrupted him, "This has nothing to do with you, there's no need for you to apologize."
Even though she said so, Chu Xu still felt somewhat embarrassed. He scratched his head and said, "Lady Zhong, regardless, it was my lack of prior investigation that resulted in your wasted trip. To show my apology, let me treat you to a meal!"
"No need," Zhong Niangyao shook her head and then thought for a moment before speaking up, "These next few days, you'd better keep your distance from that Ling Chao, or else you'll really have nowhere to cry if you get dragged into his troubles."
Chu Xu agreed wholeheartedly, nodding repeatedly, then asked, "Lady Zhong, did Ling Chao really kill someone?"
