[Author's Notes: This chapter is dedicated to Nosliw, a great and kind person who helped me remember the deets of this book and has led me to finish this book with the help of her suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my outlines and for giving feedback! ^^ You're indeed a blessing to a writer like me who experienced an intense writer's block. :') I'm really happy to know you and brainstorm with you~!]
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Amidst the torment inflicted by Ruo Xi, Shu Xian endured the physical pain with an outward show of strength, concealing the agony that coursed through her bruised body.
"You're… so… irritating!"
Each strike, each blow only served to fuel Ruo Xi's anger further, yet Shu Xian remained resolute, refusing to succumb to the tormentor's desires for a visible reaction.
