C413 You Don't Have the Right to Make Me Follow You!
Kongming wasn't acquainted with Tang Shuo; he was only aware of his name and had no interest in engaging in conversation with him. He remarked offhandedly, "I'm simply out here for some real-world experience. I ran into almsgiver Tang Yu by chance. I had nowhere else to go, and Tang Yu kindly offered me shelter and food."
Indeed, Kongming was telling the truth, though he omitted certain details