Even though Rong Siman kept telling herself that everything was fine, her heart remained troubled. When Ying Qingcang noticed the way she was staring off into space every day, he did not try to comfort or reassure her. Instead, he even deliberately told her things that he knew would unnerve her further.

In the meantime, Xin Qing's suggestion was expeditiously approved by the town's mayor. The townsmen were very happy with the new plans as well, and would very soon move into the ...