Ming Shu destroyed the lock before she left. It would be up to the fake protagonist's luck to see when she would leave the room.
Ming Shu skipped down the stairs and the lights turned back on. The lobby lit up and calm music flowed through the room, dissipating the uneasiness caused by the darkness.
Ming Shu walked to the buffet table. Jiang Duo was still standing there and seemed a bit agitated.
She saw Ming Shu walking over and immediately ran toward her, saying hurriedly, "Xiao Li, Boss Shen is looking for me. I have to go."
Ming Shu smiled and waved her hands. "Bye."
Jiang Duo felt a bit odd, but couldn't put her finger on it. She nodded and said with concern, "Be careful when you go back."
Jiang Duo then rushed out, bumping into many people along the way and apologizing to them profusely.
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