Seeing Li Na's figure completely disappear, Xiao Xu couldn't help but chime in: "Shen Lan, I think Director Li is deliberately making things difficult for you. You're the chief designer right now with so many tasks to do, yet she insists on having you participate in the Star Gathering Competition."
Indeed, but Shen Lan didn't let Xiao Xu continue. She patted Xiao Xu on the shoulder, lowering her voice: "Less talk about this."
"Oh, oh." Xiao Xu understood, hastily covered his mouth, adjusted his volume before continuing: "So, Shen Lan, how is your competition piece coming along?"
"It's almost ready. Isn't the submission deadline for the Star Gathering Competition tomorrow? There's plenty of time."
"Oh, ok. I've already completed mine, and successfully submitted it too. Shen Lan, remember to hurry up with your submission. If you forget, others will have more ammunition to gossip."
