C139 'lee Ziqing's Pretentious.'(2)

I stepped out not because I wanted to go anywhere, but to avoid anyone noticing that I hadn't eaten anything. After a brief walk, I returned, pretending I had already had my meal.

To ensure I'd be available in case any clients showed up unexpectedly at noon, I didn't stray too far—just a street away, wandering around. By midday, the area swarmed with office workers on their lunch break