Qiao Nian lowered her eyes and said politely, "There's really no need. A friend is coming later. I'll wait for them to come and eat together."
A friend…
For some reason, Liang Conglin recalled that Qiao Nian had said something similar when they were in the illegal district. She said that a friend was coming.
It wasn't long before one of the main members of the Red Alliance arrived.
"Alright, then. Send a message to me or Teacher Du if you need us to bring some food back."
Liang Conglin didn't ask who her friend was. Instead, he seemed to have thought of something. He looked at Qiao Nian for some time and found it difficult to speak. "Um… Qiao Nian, do you know that the contestant from Country D, Aiden, has withdrawn from the competition?"
Qiao Nian sat there cross-legged, with one hand supporting her face. She turned her head, and a hint of surprise flashed across her dark eyes. Her voice was slightly hoarse, and she sounded surprised. "He withdrew from the competition?"
