433 You don't need many friends; a few good ones will do.

When she returned to her seat after leaving his office, she could no longer focus on her work.

She stared at her computer screen blankly. All she could think of was meeting the man's parents.

She remained in her dazed state until lunchtime.

Knock, knock, knock!

"Pei Ge, what's wrong?" He Yan had just finished her work and was about to meet her friend for lunch when she saw her staring into blank space.

Pei Ge's thought processes kickstarted when she heard her knock on her desk.

"Oh, nothing. It's just… I'll probably be taking another leave…" She gave her a helpless smile.

"Why? Did something happen at home again?" asked He Yan in surprise.

Making use of the excuse the other had provided, she simply nodded her head.

"Something like that." Except that I'm the person in trouble this time.