She first glanced at Lin Que to make sure he wasn't injured.
The taut nerves suddenly snapped into a raging inferno.
Shen Qingqiu pushed the camera lens away.
He directly blocked Lin Que's path.
His usually aloof face was now covered in frost.
"Which media outlet are you from? Do you have permission to conduct interviews?"
Shen Qingqiu's voice was stern, like a headmaster giving a lecture.
"Lin Que is still a minor and a student at Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School!"
Your actions of surrounding and interviewing him without the consent of his guardian and the school have violated his legal rights!
"This teacher, public figures have an obligation to accept supervision..."
The reporter attempted to argue his point.
"He's just a student attending a literary forum! He's not a public figure!"
Shen Qingqiu stood firm, her eyes sharp.
"This concludes today's interview!"
If you continue to harass me, I will call the police immediately.
We have also contacted the Provincial Department of Education to complain about your disruption of normal teaching order!
Upon hearing the words "Provincial Department of Education," coupled with Shen Qingqiu's intimidating demeanor,
The reporters' arrogance immediately diminished.
After all, this forum is official in nature, and if things really blow up, they won't be able to cover it up.
"Walk!"
Shen Qingqiu didn't give them time to react.
She grabbed Lin Que's arm and pulled him outside.
Until I walked out of the noisy alley of Laomendong, a cold wind blew...
Shen Qingqiu's tense shoulders finally relaxed.
She released Lin Que, turned around, and glared at him fiercely.
"What exactly happened at the venue? Why was there a press conference?"
Lin Que rubbed his wrist and leaned closer with a grin:
"Teacher, the way you stood in front of me just now was so cool. You had the air of a female knight-errant."
Stop being so cheeky!
Shen Qingqiu rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.
But the anger in his eyes had long since dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of helplessness and lingering fear.
"Hurry back to the hotel and pack your things."
I don't think we can stay in Jinling any longer. Let's head back to Jiangcheng first thing tomorrow morning!
The two walked back along the tree-lined path surrounding Zijin Villa.
It was already getting dark, and the streetlights cast long shadows of the two of them.
As Lin Que approached the hotel entrance, he suddenly paused.
Unlike usual, the hotel's massive revolving door wasn't lined with taxis.
Instead, a black Audi sedan was parked all alone.
The license plate number was ordinary, but the red pass affixed to the windshield was particularly glaring under the streetlights.
The people in the car seemed to have noticed the two getting closer.
The car door opened.
A middle-aged man in a dark jacket got out of the front row.
He quickly walked to the back seat and opened the car door.
Immediately afterwards, two elderly people with gray hair and extraordinary bearing slowly walked down.
One of them was wearing a Zhongshan suit, holding two walnuts in his hand. He had a thin face, but his eyes were surprisingly bright.
The other was dressed in a suit and wore gold-rimmed glasses, appearing refined and approachable.
Shen Qingqiu's steps froze on the spot, and her breath stopped for a moment.
As a member of the Jiangcheng Writers Association.
How could she not recognize these two faces that frequently appear in textbooks and writers' association documents?
Gu Changfeng, Chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Writers Association.
Liang Wenyu, Executive Vice Chairman of the Jiangsu Provincial Writers Association.
These two are true titans of Jiangsu's literary scene!
How did they get here?
Could it be that they've come to interrogate Lin Que because of his outburst at the forum?
Shen Qingqiu's heart jumped into her throat, and a strong sense of unease welled up inside her.
She instinctively wanted to shield Lin Que behind her.
But they found that Gu Changfeng's gaze had pierced through the night and landed precisely on them.
There was no anger in his eyes, but rather a gentle smile.
"Chairman Gu...Chairman Liang."
Shen Qingqiu steeled herself and went to meet them, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness.
"It's so late, what brings you two here...?"
"You're Teacher Shen, right?"
Liang Wenyu smiled and nodded, his amiable manner making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze.
"Don't be nervous, we're not here to cause trouble."
We're here, waiting for Lin Que.
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