[Xue Yang moves closer and Xie Lian... still doesn't move. Doesn't step back. Doesn't, in fact, look intimidated in the least.]

We spoke several times... actually got into trouble together when we both first arrived and that was pretty embarrassing, haha. We get along pretty well, but still, that was a bit inconsiderate of me. That's why I said I should apologize to him.

But really, I assure you, it's just people gossiping.