Prisoner to our circumstances
"Have some shame, guys. Making gooey eyes to each other in a public setting. It seems like you need to get a room," Pat's voice broke their reverie.
Slightly conscious, Jia Li got up and told Pat to stay back with him while she got some food for Tang and herself.
At the buffet, she nearly banged into Mr. Xie. Apologising slightly, she started towards the table which was groaning under the weight of all the scrumptious food.
But he stopped her by touching her arm.
Jia Li braced herself for what was coming. But this time she was determined to not let anything he say come in the way of her being together with Tang.
Suddenly, he bowed in front of her, taking her by surprise. She looked at him nonplussed while he raised his head and started talking in a hoarse voice.