Feeling that something was fishy, Xia Wennan asked Lu Wenxing, “If that’s the case, why have you never clarified anything to the media in all these years?” “Because the media has never questioned me. So many years have passed since then, and even if it had been posted on the internet, it’s all ancient history. Must old affairs be brought back up? But, if you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them.” Lu Wenxing’s tone was natural, and he even sounded courteous. “Then, do you know Ming Qin?” Xia Wennan asked. This time, Lu Wenxing said, “We’ve met before. I suppose you could say that we’re acquainted.” Xia Wennan slightly narrowed his eyes. Lu Wenxing had already denied his relation with Ming Luchuan, so he had no need to keep him here any longer to get to the bottom of things. Furthermore, at this time, voices could be heard from the corridor outside. It seemed that Li Xin’s concert had officially come to a close, and there may even be people entering the toilet in a short while. Lu Wenxing ought to have come to the same conclusion. He lowered the brim of his cap and said, “If that’s everything, I’ll be taking my leave.” “Hold on!” This time, the speaker wasn’t Xia Wennan, but Lin Shuqiu. Despite his trembling voice, Lin Shuqiu pressed on, “What’s your relationship with Li Xin? Aren’t you already married?”
Lu Wenxing sized him up. “And you are?” Lin Shuqiu plucked up his courage. “I’m his fan.”
Lu Wenxing chuckled at his words, and said, “I’m his friend, and my marital status is none of your business.” With that, he opened the door and exited the toilet. That night, Xia Wennan accompanied Lin Shuqiu to meet Li Xin to ask for an autograph and a photo. But they didn’t run into Lu Wenxing in Li Xin’s dressing room; who knows where the man had gone off to. Both Xia Wennan and Lin Shuqiu sported a downcast and dispirited countenance after leaving the backstage area. As they arrived at the plaza outside, Lin Shuqiu asked Xia Wennan, “How are you getting back?” Xia Wennan said, “The subway has already stopped running, right? Let’s just take a taxi then.” Lin Shuqiu nodded.