Cen Xi's cold pupils constricted.
They stared at each other for a few seconds before Qiao Yanze quickly looked away. He took the ice pack from Qing Yan and said softly, "I'm fine."
Qiao Yanze extinguished the cigarette before he turned around, planning to return to the arena.
But Qing Yan stopped him. "What are you thinking? Qiao Yanxuan is clearly humiliating you in front of the Qiao family members and higher executivesー"
Seeing the worry and concern in Qing Yan's eyes, he patted her shoulder. "Thank you for your concern."
…
Some time later, Cen Xi's slender back was still pressed tightly against the wall. She stood there unmoving until Bai Lin came to look for her.
"Xiao Xi, are you alright? It's been a while since you came out."
Cen Xi shook her head as she smiled softly. "I'm alright. Let's head back!"
