Wen Li, who had been walking ahead, was actually among them, along with Yang Jinchu standing next to him. Meeting those cold eyes, she involuntarily pulled her hand away from Jing Min's.
Seeing this, Jing Min didn't make any further movements; only his long, raven-feather-like eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly. His words remained gentle.
"I probably didn't sleep well last night and was too tired. I was starving this morning and wasn't paying attention to my posture while walking, so I almost fell just now."
This was an explanation directed at Zhou's father.
The meaning depends on individual interpretation.
As expected, Wen Li immediately turned to look at Yang Jinchu.
From the moment we met on the way here until now, his expression has remained detached and indifferent.
Among this group of people, Zhou's father was both the host and an elder.
So when he stood there, no one else seemed inclined to go in before him, and for a moment, the crowd was packed at the entrance.
"What are we waiting for? Let's all go inside!" she said, urging everyone to enter the restaurant together.
Take a seat
Those present were all seasoned business people, and were already quite used to this kind of chaotic scene where exes and current partners meet.
After all, the success of a marriage alliance between wealthy families is tied to mutual interests, so no one really cared. The morning tea quickly ended amidst insincere pleasantries, and everyone boarded the sightseeing bus to the parking lot.
"Come to the company with me first. I have a meeting this morning that will last about an hour. Shall we go home together?" Jing Min asked gently.
Chu Wuyang was most annoyed by his self-righteousness. He always seemed to be gently seeking opinions, but his words were never open to argument. However, she habitually went against his wishes.
"No need, I'll call a car myself. You should go back to the company."
Jingmin emphasized, "It's hard to get a taxi here, you..."
"Big Brother?" As the two were talking, a man got out of a black Rolls-Royce parked next door and answered a phone call.
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