Inside the private room, Gu Ningyue sipped her sake while listening to Chi Xingtong and Ling Tianyou's conversation.
The atmosphere had unknowingly become increasingly oppressive, only showing a touch of liveliness when Ling Tianyou spoke with Chi Xingtong.
She observed coldly, noting that Ling Tianyou seemed more relaxed with Chi Xingtong compared to Chen Rui.
Could it be a case of near-home nerves? Faced with the person he had been waiting for all along, did Ling Tianyou find himself at a loss for words?
Reflecting on this, Gu Ningyue raised her glass towards Chen Rui: "Last time, we parted hurriedly; today is our first time dining together properly! I toast to Miss Chen with this glass. From now on, we're acquainted."
Chen Rui seemed a little surprised by Gu Ningyue's gesture; this woman was more gracious than she imagined.
She lifted her glass and clinked it against Gu Ningyue's: "Alright!"
