After Avril saw Li Chen, a way to extricate herself came to mind.
She had a bit of a crush on Derek Whaley, but it wasn't love at first sight.
So...
Everyone's eyes turned to Avril. Wherever she went, the crowd parted to make way for her.
Li Chen, who saw the whole thing, was dumbfounded. Girl, I only said hello to you out of politeness. We barely know each other. You don't have to be so enthusiastic—you'll make that guy misunderstand!
When Avril reached Li Chen, the onlookers' eyes lit up. There's a story here!
People loved a good story. Foreigners were no different, except they were even more interested in stories about celebrities.
Avril pretended to complain. "Chen, what took you so long?"
Li Chen's mind went blank for a moment, but then he realized that she was using him as a shield.
He was about to deny it, but when he saw the pleading look in Avril's eyes, his heart softened. He gave her a sunny smile. "Sorry, I got stuck in traffic. It won't happen again."
Avril pouted. "Hmph! I'll let you off this time."
As she spoke, Avril naturally linked her arm through Li Chen's.
Just then, horns blared and people shouted complaints from the road.
Li Chen snapped out of it and led Avril toward his Land Rover Range Rover.
Meanwhile, Derek Whaley looked absolutely livid. Watching Avril walk away, he hurled the bouquet of roses in his hand to the ground.
In the car, Avril clasped her hands together gratefully. "Mr. Li Chen, I'm so glad I ran into you. I really didn't know what to do. Thank you so much for helping me."
Li Chen kept his eyes on the road and didn't turn to look at her. "It was nothing, Miss