Siheyuan, integrating everything, cultivating the city

Chapter 1295 The Confrontation Is Not Over Yet

Jia Zhang said nothing more, and the smile on her face gradually faded. She stared at Li Xiangqian, as if she was weighing something. She had never thought that she would see such determination and fortitude in an ordinary person. Even though she knew that this might just be a hasty move by Li Xiangqian, at this moment, this unyielding attitude did make her a little unhappy.

In the end, Jia Zhang just snorted and turned away. Her steps were still elegant and calm, without a trace of embarrassment, but Li Xiangqian knew that the confrontation was not over. Her back gradually went away, but the sense of oppression did not dissipate for a long time. Li Xiangqian stood there, the waves in his heart gradually subsided, he took a deep breath, and his eyes were no longer confused.

Jia Zhang paused, and her face did not show any panic or shock, but at that moment, Li Xiangqian caught a glimpse of something strange in her slightly frozen figure. It was not because of anger, but the oppressive feeling of silence after being challenged, as if she was a little unsure about Li Xiangqian's threat, and even a little hesitant.

She stood there quietly, with her back to Li Xiangqian, as if she was considering how to respond, or how to gain more initiative from this confrontation. But Li Xiangqian did not leave her any room, his eyes still staring straight at her, without a trace of concession.

The determination and calmness in his heart had made him no longer confused. Jia Zhang's threat was like a knife hanging over his head, but Li Xiangqian was not afraid. As if nothing had happened, Li Xiangqian was not in a hurry to speak. He remained silent, waiting for Jia Zhang's reaction.

Jia Zhang stood straight, the chill in her heart seemed to grow stronger, but she did not turn around immediately. Instead, she took a deep breath and slowly relaxed her stiff shoulders, as if she was adjusting her mood. After a long while, she slowly spoke: "You... do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

Her tone was light, but the sense of oppression contained in it made every word of Li Xiangqian seem like a heavier weight. He felt that he was forming a kind of secret contest with her, and this contest was no longer a physical confrontation, but a psychological game.

"Do you really think that you can stop me by yourself?" Jia Zhang continued, her tone still full of contempt and disdain, "I don't care about your threats, Li Xiangqian. You are just an ordinary person. How much leverage do you have to scare me? Do you know who you are challenging?"

Li Xiangqian was not shaken by her words. His eyes remained firm, as if he would not retreat even in the face of a strong storm. "I challenge your contempt for others." He said softly, without any fluctuation in his tone, as if he was facing the air instead of a human being. "You said I am an ordinary person, but ordinary people also have the right to choose what they want to do. I am not afraid of any threats. I know what I want to do."

The corners of Jia Zhang's mouth slightly raised, with an indescribable meaning. She turned sideways and looked at Li Xiangqian, with a complex emotion in her eyes. It was not anger, nor disdain, but an emotion that was somewhat beyond her expectations - she was shocked by Li Xiangqian's attitude, and perhaps there was a hint of deep awe. She was not sure whether she could overwhelm Li Xiangqian, and even felt a sense of uneasiness, as if he was embarking on a trajectory that she could not control.

She knew that this situation was something she had never experienced before. In the past, she used words and means to make people submit, but Li Xiangqian made her feel for the first time that her threats were powerless. She lowered her head slightly, and the heavy feeling on her heart made her take a step back unconsciously. Although she wanted to stay calm, the fluctuations in her heart still made her lose a little confidence.

At this moment, Li Xiangqian looked at her reaction and sneered in his heart. He knew that Jia Zhang had always lived too high and high, always thinking that she could control everything, but today's contest made her experience for the first time what it meant to be out of control. Her calmness and elegance were no longer so solid, and under the surface calmness, there seemed to be a trace of hesitation.

Li Xiangqian did not wait any longer and stepped forward, only one step away from Jia Zhang. He knew that every move and every word he made at this moment meant a real showdown. "Since I said I am not afraid of you, I will not change it easily." He whispered in a cold tone, "You may be able to control some situations, but not all situations. Every choice I make is not for you or anyone else, I just do it because I trust myself."

Jia Zhang was silent for a moment, and her eyes gradually regained their composure. She looked into Li Xiangqian's eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly raised her head. She understood that the struggle between her and this young man was no longer a simple one. Li Xiangqian was not as easily crushed as others, but instead became more resolute in his position in the face of her threats. This made her realize that facing this person, her threats and control were probably no longer that effective.

"Do you really think I'm afraid?" Jia Zhang's voice was still cold, but it no longer carried the confidence she had before. She stood straight, her eyes calm, but she unconsciously revealed a hint of uneasiness, "You are just an insignificant person, do you think you can fight against me? What do you think you can challenge me?"

Lee looked forward at her, and suddenly smiled faintly. "You are wrong." He answered briefly and firmly, "I am not challenging you, I am just doing my own thing. You are afraid of losing control, not me."

This sentence was like a needle piercing Jia Zhang's heart. Her expression changed slightly, and the look in her eyes deepened. Her lips moved slightly, wanting to say something, but in the end she said nothing. She looked at Li Xiangqian, as if weighing something.

She finally turned around silently and walked forward slowly. This time, she did not look back, but walked away step by step.

Li Xiangqian stood there, watching her walk away. He took a deep breath, and the tension in his heart gradually relaxed. Although he knew that today's duel was not completely over, at least at this moment, Jia Zhang seemed to have realized that Li Xiangqian was not a chess piece that she could easily manipulate.

Li Xiangqian's gaze remained firm, and his heart had already prepared to move on.

Jia Zhang walked faster and faster, with heavy steps, and every step seemed to convey her inner anxiety and anger. Her face became more and more gloomy, and her eyes flashed with undisguised anger. After walking a distance, she stopped and suddenly turned back, as if she was controlled by some impulse, and all her calmness and rationality disappeared in that instant.