She glances at that hand but doesn't shy away, aware of the grip but not afraid. She doesn't think they will hurt her and their voice is soft.

It's... a lot. Because changing people, moving them off one path onto another, was that what they wanted to do? To take those skilled, smart girls and force them into the service of good? Just like they had been forced into the service of evil?

Just like Xiao Xingchen was marrying Xue Yang to force him to be better, to be a good person.

She's not sure she likes that at all. But also arguing can be dangerous, especially with a hand on her neck.

"You can be hoping that."