Xin Qing crept back to the design table, keeping her disgust at bay. She sat there for a long time, and yet she still could not get her emotions to return to a normal state. She rubbed her eyes, but regretted instantly when she thought of the styes that no doubt awaited her. She should have stayed until the end and listen to all the schemes they had plotted against her.

Randa and Eva returned shortly. Xin Qing looked at Eva and deliberately asked, "Why's your face so red?" ...