Gu Changge squeezed between the two of them.
He used his none-too-broad back to shield Su Qingzhou, cutting off Jiang Yuechu's murderous gaze at the same time.
"Oh, what a coincidence! Miss Jiang... Miss Jiang, you're here too?"
Jiang Yuechu looked at Gu Changge, who had suddenly popped up in front of her. The trace of killing intent in her eyes slowly faded.
"Inspector Gu."
She gave a slight nod, her tone softening somewhat.
"You like watching a spectacle too?"
Gu Changge gave a wry smile.
"I'm hardly here for the spectacle. The old man at home... forced me to come."
He gestured around them, looking helpless.
"My sister isn't in the capital, so this thankless job of showing my face naturally fell to me."
Jiang Yuechu could understand that.
In great families, there were always social obligations one couldn't avoid.
"Since we've run into each other, let's sit together."
Jiang Yuechu pointed to an empty seat beside her.
Amid a hall full of false courtesies, running into someone she knew was rather nice.
"Sure, sure!"
As if granted a reprieve, Gu Changge hurriedly plopped down, shoving Su Qingzhou aside.
Su Qingzhou stumbled two steps, his face black as the bottom of a pot.
"Gu Changge! What is the meaning of this?!"
He gritted his teeth and glared at Gu Changge.
The Gu Clan might be a distinguished family, but Gu Changge was nothing more than a brute who only knew how to swing blades and spears. Ordinarily, Su Qingzhou wouldn't even spare him a proper glance.
And now he dared ruin his plans?
Gu Changge turned to look at the furious Su Qingzhou, at a loss for words.
Brother, I'm saving your life!
Could you have a damn shred of awareness?
*Do you really think this lady is some