The pale blue flame approached the cigarette; he took two strong drags, and then wisps of smoke drifted from the corners of his mouth. Xiao Qingcang spoke again, "Actually, Tang Simeng didn't attempt suicide at Jinhai. I could have chosen not to meet with you, I could've just explained things over the phone. But after all..." He paused, then continued. "But after all, you are the person in charge of the interns from X University, so I thought it best to clear things up!"
If his words were true, if he had absolutely nothing to do with Mengmeng, then what he said made a lot of sense. He really didn't need to meet with her; thus, he still afforded her ample respect.
Shen Hanqian hesitated on whether to believe him, her contemplative gaze falling upon his face.
