Chapter 1126
Because Xiao Man had no idea about her environment before, Zhang Yang didn't hold much hope even when he asked like that.
But unexpectedly, Xiao Man said, "I'm in H Country now."
With one sentence, Zhang Yang jumped up from the bed.
He was bouncing around, almost stepping on Zhao Xiaotang.
Zhao Xiaotang didn't understand why Zhang Yang was so excited, but she was indeed startled, almost slipping out from under the covers.
However, Zhang Yang calmed himself down at this moment. Though he wasn't bouncing anymore, he couldn't hide the excitement on his face as he asked Xiao Man, "I'm in H Country too, where are you? Can I come to find you?"
Zhang Yang's eyes were full of anticipation, and Xiao Man smiled wryly, comforting Zhang Yang, "Relax, I actually know you're in H Country."
"Because I saw your recent news. Tell me, when did you meet the big star Shen Mange? Why didn't I know about it?"
Zhang Yang's face fell instantly, looking a bit flustered.
He didn't expect Xiao Man to know about this, but he wasn't sure how much she knew.
By now, Zhang Yang knew he had accrued so much trouble that it was beyond the point of concealment.
He was just waiting for the day he could see Xiao Man to confess everything to her.
But before that, Zhang Yang didn't plan on telling Xiao Man, since they were apart at the moment. He worried that, if Xiao Man found out, she might have an emotional outburst, and he could regret it when it's too late.
Zhang Yang observed Xiao Man carefully. It seemed she only knew some things from the news and didn't have the specifics.
He cautiously tested the waters, and the result relieved Zhang Yang. Indeed, just as he thought, Xiao Man only knew what was currently in the news.
Zhang Yang said to Xiao Man, "I met the big star by accident; her sister is a patient of mine, so that's how I got to know Shen Mange."
Xiao Man didn't press on this matter; she just asked Zhang Yang if she could get Shen Mange's autograph once she was out.
"Of course, no problem, rest assured, I have that kind of influence. Getting an autograph or even a photo together is totally doable."
Zhang Yang said with a grin. In reality, Xiao Man didn't know that, not just autographs or photos, but almost anything could be arranged with Shen Mange.
"By the way, Xiao Man, you still haven't told me where you are and why they brought you there," Zhang Yang pursued the question.
Since they allowed Xiao Man to contact him, it meant there was a purpose behind it.
"I don't know what they want. It seems like they want me to attend the Starlight Award tomorrow."
Zhang Yang was slightly taken aback, "Attend the Starlight Award?"
"In what capacity are you attending?" Zhang Yang asked with a deep voice.
At this moment, Zhang Yang was surprised, not expecting Xiao Man to be appearing at the Starlight Award.
This was somewhat difficult to understand, what were those from the Qingyi Sect up to?
Unfortunately, Xiao Man was still entirely in the dark, not aware of their purpose or the capacity in which she'd be attending, whether as an audience member or something else, she didn't know.
Yet Xiao Man took it quite well, having lived decently during this period.
She wasn't worried about food or clothes, except for the lack of freedom, everything else was fine.
She could play games on her phone, just without internet, but she could access various high-production games, which Xiao Man tried all out.
Not only that, Xiao Man had gained a bit of fame in the gaming circle, something Zhang Yang didn't know.
Zhang Yang understood that if they truly had a purpose, they would contact him actively. Since Xiao Man didn't know, Zhang Yang decided not to probe further to avoid giving her too much pressure.
"By the way, have you not been eating well recently? Your face looks a bit thinner."
Xiao Man touched her face, "No, I haven't noticed that."
"By the way, where are you now?"
"It seems like you're in a hotel, and why did you come to H Country?"
Zhang Yang replied nervously, "Isn't it because Shen Mange, the big star, is coming to attend the Starlight Award? She needed a temporary assistant, so I came to help out and also to take care of her sister."
Xiao Man didn't doubt Zhang Yang's explanation but kept her eyes fixed on a corner beside Zhang Yang.
In that corner, there seemed to be a strand of hair, curly long hair, beautiful.
Xiao Man's expression changed immediately, questioning Zhang Yang, "You still haven't answered my previous question, you...you seem to be in a hotel, right?"
"Who's the woman next to you? I already saw it, right in your bed, I saw her hair."
Zhang Yang's face changed as he looked back quickly, indeed spotting a strand of hair not covered.
Zhang Yang had forgotten, but Xu Mengyan was still on the bed.
Of course, Zhang Yang didn't know that inside the bed wasn't Xu Mengyan but Zhao Xiaotang.
Zhang Yang was momentarily at a loss, not knowing how to explain.
This sudden emergence of an unknown person to Xiao Man, what to do about it?
"Zhang Yang, are you hiding from me, being with another woman? Do you not love me anymore?"
Seeing Zhang Yang stammering, Xiao Man became more suspicious, staring at Zhang Yang with grievance.
Zhang Yang struggled with what to say, trying to think of a quick comforting excuse for Xiao Man.
"Xiao Man, please don't cry, it's not like that, listen to my explanation."
"Go ahead, I'm listening."
Xiao Man's words made Zhang Yang even more confused, and at this moment, he suddenly felt a finger writing on his leg.
As Zhang Yang carefully sensed what was being written, his eyes brightened instantly.
He immediately grabbed the hair sticking out from the bed and pulled it out.
"Xiao Man, don't be nervous, this is just a wig, maybe left by the previous guest. I just got into this hotel."
Zhang Yang lied casually.
At that moment, Zhang Yang was filled with trepidation because touching this hair, he knew it wasn't a wig but real hair.
It was someone in the bed who had severed their hair.
Another thing was that Zhang Yang realized the hair wasn't Xu Mengyan's, as Xu Mengyan had straight hair, not curly.
The image of Zhao Xiaotang came to Zhang Yang's mind, and he had no time to think further; he could only grit his teeth and tell a lie, hoping Xiao Man would believe it.
Unfortunately, Xiao Man's suspicion wasn't dispelled; instead, she asked Zhang Yang to hold up his phone to show if there's anyone hidden in the room.