In the hall, Mu Mian followed beside Gong Heng, as many people were bidding farewell to him, saying grand sounding phrases. She stayed elegantly and peacefully by his side, receiving the envious gazes of others.
Many people grouped together in threes and twos, their eyes falling on her and Gong Heng, discussing the two of them.
Mu Mian, somewhat listless, leaned closer to Gong Heng's shoulder and whispered that she needed to go to the restroom.
Gong Heng nodded.
Then Mu Mian went to the restroom.
At the doorway.
"The President is so handsome! I've seen him on TV before and thought he was stunning. Now that I've seen him in person, he's even more handsome!"
"Right! So charismatic. When he came in, all the women in the banquet hall went gaga. Even the almighty mayor."