"There are too many people at the free fall ride right now. Let's come back when there are fewer people. I see there's not that many people at the carousel; why don't we go and play there? Will you keep me company? Let them stand in line for us girls." Lin Mengyao pulled her hand free from Xu Ke's grip, seized Ely's suggestion, and at the same time severed the connection between her and Sheng Wenhao.
"Please, he can't accompany me on that ride, you go with me, let's hurry." Lin Mengyao didn't give Ely a chance to refuse, pulling her by the wrist toward the carousel, her hurried steps betraying an enthusiasm as though she were a child visiting an amusement park for the first time.
Watching Lin Mengyao's departing figure, Xu Ke's gaze darkened as if a storm was brewing within. He restrained his impulse to follow, reminding himself internally not to betray Lin Mengyao's sacrifice, before turning to Sheng Wenhao to discuss the matter at hand.
