Chapitre 54: 51 friends 2

Changan suddenly became panicked and stood up from the long table.

"Is there anything I can help with? Or just tell me the truth, and we'll figure it out together! Don't worry about dragging me into this!" he said, very anxiously.

The surrounding guests and staff members looked over at us before returning to their own affairs, showing no particular interest in what was happening here.

Seeing how flustered and eager Changan was, even I couldn't help but feel my face heat up with a wave of shame and guilt.

But having already told a lie, I had no choice but to stick to it.

"Don't be so nervous." I consciously took on a strong and confident tone, "This situation isn't as dangerous as you think, I have prepared a foolproof strategy. Just think of me as if I've caught a particularly contagious disease. Recently, it's not convenient for me to interact casually with acquaintances... especially with those who have seen that cave like I have."