The tension between the two men became palpable, and as I stood between them, a headache began to throb behind my temples. To avoid further awkwardness, I said quickly, "Don't bother. I’ll just hail a taxi myself."
With that, I turned toward the curb, ready to signal a cab.
Just then, a motorcycle shot out from the alley at breakneck speed. It was about to plow into me when Gong Junwei, with lightning reflexes, pulled me into his arms, pulling me to safety.
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