"Huh?" Shang Ning was taken aback by the question. Her first thought was of her trip to City B before. However, in a flash, Shang Ning gave an awkward smile. "When I registered before, Professor He helped me pick up the registration form."
He Zhiyan was certain it wasn't that time; there must have been other occasions when they met.
"Do you know who was the last person to answer the question the fastest?" He Zhiyan stood in front of Shang Ning, shielding her from most of the sun.
The temporary coolness made Shang Ning's brows and eyes relax.
"I heard from them that it was Professor Shang Ning," Shang Ning said slowly. "But why would Professor He help me?"
He Zhiyan did not know Ning Kong, so it was impossible for him to help someone he didn't know at all without a reason.
“Talented people should be discovered. I need to get back to City B, so I’m leaving now.”
“These words.”
A slightly shrill voice interrupted He Zhiyan as Xia You got out of the taxi, her voice filled with exasperation: "What are you doing here?"
After Xia You finished speaking, she looked at Shang Ning with a cold and disgusted gaze.
Shang Ning: "..."
This is not the Xia You she remembers.
He Zhiyan frowned.
"Answer me! Is it because of this woman?" Xia You shouted, pointing at Shang Ning. "This woman wasn't even qualified to participate. Is it just because she was the sole survivor of that car accident? Don't you know that Shang Ning hated her the most when she was alive? What business is it of yours whether she can participate in the competition?"
Xia You's voice was loud, and some staff members inside looked over.
Shang Ning pinched the bridge of her nose; Xia You was clearly slapping her in the face.
“Everyone has the opportunity to be treated fairly. And since you don’t know her or understand her, don’t make rash comments. Xia You, my decision to come here was made after discussing it with Professor Zhong, and it has nothing to do with that car accident.” He Zhiyan explained in a deep voice, then looked at Shang Ning, “Ms. Ning, I’m sorry.”
Shang Ning shook his head. If we're talking about rationality, He Zhiyan is the most rational.
Hearing He Zhiyan apologize to this woman, Xia You's anger flared even more. She raised her hand to grab Shang Ning, wanting to slap her, "You vixen who seduces other people's men, you slut."
Shang Ning took a step back, and He Zhiyan raised his hand and grabbed Xia You's wrist. "What are you doing?"
“You weren’t so nosy before. Shang Ning once said that this woman is disgusting.” Xia You was losing control of her emotions, looking like an enraged wildcat, wanting to scratch the woman’s face in front of her.
“She never said that.” Shang Ning said in a deep voice. She disliked Ning Kong and had thought Ning Kong’s actions were disgusting, but she had never said it out loud.
Xia You choked, and when He Zhiyan flung her wrist away, she took a step back, glaring fiercely at Shang Ning, "How do you know she didn't say that?"
"I..." Shang Ning was stumped by the question, and cold sweat instantly broke out on her forehead.
He Zhiyan also looked at Shang Ning.
Shang Ning secretly regretted speaking without thinking, but still forced herself to explain, "In short, Professor Shang did not say such a thing."
He Zhiyan's gaze was deep, and he remained silent.
Sunlight fell between the two of them, but He Zhiyan kept looking at her, his gaze even burning.
Shang Ning avoided eye contact; the scorching sunlight couldn't wash away her embarrassment and fear.
My heart is pounding...
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