Zhao Tiezhu's cold remark stunned Shao Lan, leaving her standing there motionless.
Shao Lan stood still, her head lowered; a fleeting glint of surprise flashed through her eyes, shocking her deeply.
Yet her face maintained that same pitiful expression, showing no change whatsoever.
Though Zhao Tiezhu's words had caught her off guard, she knew she still had to play her part.
With this in mind, Shao Lan began to sob deliberately, "You have to believe me, leader, I really just wanted to be your assistant, with no ulterior motives at all!"
As she spoke, tears streamed down Shao Lan's cheeks, pitter-pattering onto the ground.
Watching Shao Lan's performance, Zhao Tiezhu couldn't help but sigh to himself.
It had to be said, this girl was truly a master at putting on an act; if it had been someone else, they might have been convinced then and there.
Since Shao Lan was so willing to act, Zhao Tiezhu wanted to see just how far she would go.