TSFLIP Chapter 492

Feng Guang opened the box and found a pair of white shoes inside. They were simple and clean in design, and looked incredibly comfortable. She glanced down at the ill-fitting black leather shoes on her feet and gratefully said, “Thank you. This gift really couldn’t have come at a better time.”

“It would be highly ungentlemanly to let a beautiful lady go without a proper pair of shoes,” Xiao Xiao replied.

She suddenly started to wonder—was this thoughtful and mature boy the infamous arms dealer she’d heard about? But that wasn’t a question she dared to ask, so she changed the subject instead. “Do you live here in the castle too?”

“Yes.”

“Where do you stay?”

“The East Tower.”

Feng Guang recalled what Xu Wang had said to her on her first day, and curiosity got the better of her. “Why is the West Tower considered off-limits?”

Could it be… that’s where Ye Mo was being held?

Sure enough, Xiao Xiao replied, “There’s something dangerous in the West Tower.”

“Well then… if you say it’s dangerous, it must be really dangerous.”
But in her mind, she was already thinking: I’ve got to sneak into the West Tower at least once!

“Ah, so this is where everyone’s gathered.”
Xu Wang appeared from the hallway, walking toward them at an unhurried pace. When he saw Feng Guang, his smile took on a subtle, knowing edge, his eyes gleaming with a kind of intoxicating charm.
“Miss Xia, are you feeling alright?”

Her face flushed red reflexively. Even if she wasn’t, she had to say she was.
“I’m fine… really.”

Xiao Xiao suddenly said, “Warden, I’d like to request a change of rooms.”

“Oh?” Xu Wang looked at him, a touch of curiosity in his tone. “Why is that?”

“My neighbor is too noisy.”

“It’s Cecil again? What’s he done this time?”

“For the past few nights, he’s been trying to dig a tunnel with a spoon. It’s seriously affecting my sleep.”

Xu Wang nodded. “I see. I’ll look into it.”

Feng Guang was speechless. Is that Cecil guy an idiot?

Xiao Xiao continued, “That’s all I needed to say. I’ll be heading back now. Warden, Miss Xia, good day.”

Feng Guang waved at him. “Bye, Xiao Xiao.”

He gave her a faint smile and then turned, walking away with Number One behind him.

Feng Guang watched him leave, then turned her gaze to Xu Wang, her brows furrowed in thought.

Xu Wang asked, “Why are you looking at me like that, Miss Xia?”

“I was just thinking… you and Xiao Xiao are kind of similar.”

“Oh? In what way?”

“Well… you’re both good-looking, elegant, and carry yourselves with a lot of grace.”

Xu Wang chuckled, his smile lighting up his entire face. “Next time you want to compliment me, Miss Xia, just say it outright.”

She froze. “Uh… okay.”

He glanced at the box she was holding. “Still, Xiao Xiao is more thoughtful than I am.”

“It is strange, though… why would he have women’s shoes? Did he go out and buy them?”

“Most likely… he made them himself.”

“Huh?”

“Xiao Xiao has his lab. He was able to repair Number One, who had been discarded like junk. Making a pair of shoes isn’t beyond him.”

“Wow… that’s impressive.”

Xu Wang replied calmly, “Of course, anything he does still requires my approval first.”

Feng Guang quickly adjusted her expression, putting on an even more enthusiastic face. “Then you’re even more amazing, Warden!”

Xu Wang’s eyes curved with satisfaction. “Miss Xia, let’s set aside all that for now. It’s time we talked about something more… personal.”

“What is it?” she asked, suddenly getting a bad feeling.

His eyes narrowed slightly, the corners of his lips lifting into a dangerously attractive smile. His voice dropped to a low, velvety tone that oozed seduction.
“I want to talk about my intention to mark you.”