Work?
Miao Xiaoshan was still pondering the meaning of those two words when she soon saw a convoy of special vehicles speeding over. They stopped before the basketball gym's entrance, sealing off the surrounding area completely.
If they had not known roughly what was happening beforehand, anyone would have been startled by such a display.
"Stay here and don't wander around. Don't answer any calls before I return, and don't call me either," Yang Jian instructed first.
"Okay. I won't cause you any trouble," Miao Xiaoshan said, nodding.
She had that much self-awareness.
Yang Jian gave Liu Zi on the basketball court another long, searching look.
Liu Zi sensed the unusual gaze, and her expression turned uncomfortable. At that moment, she began to understand that Yang Jian possessed unimaginable influence even within this city. He seemed able to mobilize many people, and the ringing alarm outside had probably been ordered by him as well.
"You need to leave," Yang Jian said, his gaze suddenly turning cold.
"Huh?"
Liu Zi was taken aback, then hurriedly said, "Can't I just stay here quietly? I can keep Miao Xiaoshan company, and I won't cause you any trouble."
She had thought that, through her connection with Miao Xiaoshan, she might receive some protection. She had not expected Yang Jian to drive her away.
"She doesn't need your company. I don't want to repeat myself. Leave immediately," Yang Jian said.
Liu Zi bit her lip. "It's so late. Where can I even go?"
"Where you go is your choice. In any case, you can't stay with Miao Xiaoshan," Yang Jian said.
"But—"
Liu Zi looked at Miao Xiaoshan, hoping she would say something and stop Yang Jian from sending her away.
Although Miao Xiaoshan could not bear it, she believed Yang Jian had his reasons