"That's out of the question!" Lu Qixi became anxious all at once.
"That high-ranking official is narrow-minded. Since you escaped yesterday, he surely won't let you off." Ning Yichen's hands rested in his pockets. "I'll call Brother Chen to suspend your work for this period of time and say that you're ill. Staying here with me is the safest option until things are settled."
"I can go back to Lugang and stay in, the effect would be the same." Lu Qixi pursed her lips.
"No," Ning Yichen refused coldly, "Anywhere but here is unsafe."
"I've told you, I don't need you to take care of me! Even if I get caught, I'm prepared to face it!" Lu Qixi bit back through gritted teeth.
She didn't know how many times she had said these words to this man, but it was as if he never heard her!
