Miss Le met Lin Xun’s gaze and nodded calmly. “That’s right.”

“Why?” Lin Xun was puzzled.

Miss Le smiled slightly, her lips curling in a beautiful arc and her teeth sparkling. “If I guessed correctly, you and I are the same in that we have no choice but to cross the boundary river because of some disturbance.”

Lin Xun narrowed his dark eyes and then smiled. “That’s correct.”

Miss Le raised the wine glass again, clinked it against Lin Xun’s glass and finished it in one go. A faint blush came into her pale face, making her more beautiful.

Her eyes glistened as she said, “We have the same misfortune so I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding between us.” 

Lin Xun exclaimed, “Miss has a pure heart and is also extremely careful and cautious. I can’t help having great respect and admiration for you.”

He suspected that she had already seen through his identity, but he was happy that she did not expose him. 

Miss Le sat upright, exuding an air of elegance. “To tell you the truth, I had some selfish intentions when I talked to you. I hope to cooperate with you.”

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