The group of reporters outside the door suddenly froze, and even Qu Leqi, who stood at the very back, appeared somewhat awkward as she struggled to maintain a smile and adjust her expression.
"See, there's really nothing between me and Mr. Nian," she said with a smile to break the awkwardness. "Otherwise, shouldn't I be the one getting pulled in at this moment?"
They actually pulled Heather inside!
Seriously...
Qu Leqi couldn't even begin to describe the emotions rising inside her.
The other reporters started glancing at one another, sensing that something about this situation felt odd.
...
"Nian—"
Heather's words were interrupted by Nian Shen. "Why didn't you choose to come inside and hide when you were surrounded? There's no point in wasting words and time on these reporters."
"I can handle it."
"Simply being surrounded?" He raised an eyebrow at her.
Surely... Heather thought to herself, perhaps during a conversation like this...
