Zhang Tong felt that his forehead was a little sticky too.
Was he sweating?
He picked up a tissue and wiped it.
The tissue was damp.
As expected.
Zhang Tong laughed at how hard he was trying.
To get the other person to buy the gold, he really was pulling out all the stops.
So...
He could only win this. He couldn't afford to lose.
Zhang Tong reaffirmed his resolve.
The next second, his expression stiffened slightly.
His fingers twitched almost imperceptibly.
Xiao Xiao smiled and reminded him, "Your phone's ringing."
Zhang Tong instinctively reached for his pocket, unable to hide the surprise on his face.
His phone was on silent.
It only vibrated when someone called.
If it hadn't been in his jacket pocket, and if he hadn't been so on edge, he might not have noticed it ringing.
This person...
His expression grew complicated.
His hearing was incredible.
Hm?
Xu Qizhen looked at Student Xiao, then at Zhang Tong.
Zhang Tong's expression showed that Student Xiao was right.
Then—
"You're not going to answer it?"
Xiao Xiao voiced Xu Qizhen's question.
"Spam call."
A trace of barely suppressed irritation showed between Zhang Tong's brows.
His hand rested on his pocket.
His fingers slowly curled.
As if trying to smother the vibration inside.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
He didn't press the issue.
Xu Qishan glanced curiously at the pocket Zhang Tong was covering with his hand.
A spam call?
He knew it was spam without even looking?
He just didn't want to answer the call.
But she wondered...
Xu Qishan's expression turned thoughtful.
Did Zhang Tong really not know who was calling...
And simply not want to answer, no matter who it was?
Or...
Did Zhang Tong know who was calling,
but not want to