Chapter 249: I Can’t Catch My Breath
Meanwhile, the few women beside Jing Yuean were also nodding seriously. Li Qiao was new here as well; what made her qualified to give Master Yan a tour?
Yet, before Jing Yuean could finish, Shang Yu’s lightly upturned lips slightly drooped, his thick brows furrowed as he tutted at her with a tone both chilling and dismissive, "I was asking Miss Li."
Jing Yuean froze under Shang Yu’s gaze, her face turning pale as she bit her lip in embarrassment.
Indeed, not gentlemanly at all...
Jing Hengsheng’s expression turned to panic, fearful that his youngest daughter had angered Shang Yu. He quickly gestured with his eyes for her to be quiet.
At that moment, Duan Shuyuan stealthily kicked Li Guangming under the table. Regaining his composure, he tried to appear calm as he spoke to Shang Yu, "Qiaoqiao indeed isn’t familiar with this place. If you would like a tour, perhaps I can arrange..."
Before he could finish, Shang Yu’s expression turned displeased and he pursed his thin lips, tapping his fingertips on the table twice, "Miss Li?"
He was waiting for Li Qiao’s response.
Li Guangming closed his mouth, his gaze turning to Li Qiao, not daring to say anything more.
Seeing this, a faint, imperceptible smile hung on the corner of Li Qiao’s lips. She gave Jing Yuean a measured look, propping herself up on the table’s edge to stand, and replied casually, "Such a small estate, even if unfamiliar, can be easily toured. Master Yan, if you please."
Jing Yuean: "?"