Monday.
Gu Bai asked his counselor for leave, didn't lie, the reason was simple: to attend the SSCC racing festival.
Everyone at the Shanghai Theatre Academy who knew him was aware that he owned a supercar, so the counselor wasn't surprised. He just encouraged him to prioritize his studies, and approved the leave.
With the approval slip in hand, Gu Bai drove directly with Qi Man to the venue Tian Shu had mentioned.
While still on the road, a call from Tian Shu came in urging him: "Old Gu, what's going on over there? Why haven't you arrived yet? All the reporters are here, the press conference is about to start, we're just waiting for you!"
Gu Bai maneuvered through the traffic as he answered the call.
"If everyone's there, just start without me. I think I'll need a bit more time."
"No can do, you're one of our club's 26 senior members. If you're not here, how can we hold the conference? Just give me an exact time."
"20 minutes."
"OK, call me when you get here."
