Chapter 1505: Being Preempted

"The small banquet hall is connected to the competition venue. We can pretend to have walked into the wrong place. Even if they suspect us, they can't do anything to us!"

As soon as the girl finished speaking, everyone nodded. Qiao Xi also gave her a thumbs up. "Good idea. Then I'll have to trouble you. Have fun. I'll foot the bill!"

Gu Yao shrunk his neck. "If Gu Zheng finds out that I asked you for money, he'll definitely skin me alive. Since I'm the one who asked everyone for help, of course, I'll be the one paying. I still have this bit of money! Everyone, call your friends! The more the merrier!"

The group of people walked away while laughing. They were about to rent the banquet hall beside them but Gu Yao still stood at the side. He wanted to say something but hesitated. After a long time, he comforted Qiao Xi softly. "Q-Qiao Xi, don't be sad."

Qiao Xi had a calm expression as she raised her eyebrows. "What makes you think I'm sad?"