"If you don't come out, I'm coming in," Pei Yicheng's voice came from outside the door.
Nianhua emerged from the restroom reluctantly, wishing she could disappear on the spot.
She cleared her throat and said, "I, I was just using the restroom."
"Is that so?" Pei Yicheng looked at her with a smile that was not quite a smile and said, "Your ears are red, are you sure you're not embarrassed?"
"Who's embarrassed? What do I have to be embarrassed about?"
With her lips pursed, Nianhua felt her face burning hot. She changed the subject, "By the way, Cheng-ge, there's something I want to ask for your help with. Do you know someone who's good with their hands? Um, preferably someone who has retired and is trustworthy."
Nianhua spoke quickly. Having mentioned some serious business, she felt her cheeks cooling down.
"What for?" Pei Yicheng's smile faded as he asked.
"I..."
