Chapter 158: “To be needed.”

Xie Xizhao and Xuan Yang were sitting on stone stools at the entrance. Behind them was the police station, and across the street was a small group of fans who had rushed over after hearing the news.

The two sides were separated by a pedestrian path in the middle, forming a stark contrast — a clear and distinct standoff. The scene looked strangely tense and awkward.

But in reality, the fans were happily snapping photos and videos with their phones and long-lens cameras, while Xie Xizhao was looking down, typing on his phone. Each side was minding their own business, seemingly comfortable. Only Xuan Yang looked stiff and out of place. He had never experienced a scene like this before and was so nervous he nearly stammered: “You, me, them…”

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