107 In Love With Him (1/2)
From dusk till nightfall, the four discussed their plans on building the tunnels. Glancing out the window to see night had fallen, Duyi Zhong looked at the three and sighed.
”I think we've gotten a lot done tonight. We'll conclude with today's discussion and resume tomorrow.”
Rin looked out and noticed it indeed was late. Time sure flew by fast.
The three stood up from their seats, and after saying a few respectful farewells to Duyi Zhong they turned to leave.
Just as Rin exited the room, Duyi Zhong's voice halted her steps. ”Hold on a second little strategist, there's something I'd like to discuss with you real quick.”
An Sun and Manchu paused as they look back at Rin who also bore an expression of confusion. Rin parted her lips to ask why but was cut off almost immediately by An Sun's deep, sharp tone.
”What for?”
”I'm sorry Commander An but that'll be between your little strategist and me.” Duyi Zhong's smiles were filled with innocence.
In response, An Sun's expression turned even more grave, his eyes shifting over to look at Rin who stood to the side with a helpless expression.
She stared at both men and felt neither would back down and knowing An Sun's stubbornness Rin felt this situation would last longer. Yet in the end, An Sun's next words surprised her.
”You have ten minutes.”
Duyi Zhong smiled in satisfaction and hummed, ”Of course, I wouldn't want to hold your little strategist back for too long.”
An Sun ignored the old man's teasing tone and walked closely to Rin.
In a low, biting tone he said, ”If you're not back in ten minutes, I'll barge in and drag you out myself.”
The corner of Rin's lips twitched toward his threatening words.
Even though she felt like sighing, Rin held back and released an impassive smile. ”I understand my lord, don't worry I won't take long.”
An Sun looked at the youth with his lips pressed together and a resolute glint in his eyes.
”Let's go,” An Sun turned to leave, not once looking back.
Following him from behind, Manchu glances back at Rin with narrowed eyes. From his gaze, Rin knew he was offering her a warning.
A warning to not betray them.