Then he left with Mrs. Yun and his beloved daughter to attend to other invited guests.
...
Yiyi showed up at the private banquet just for appearances, counted it as clocking in, and then found an excuse, saying she wasn't feeling well and had to leave early. After all, she wasn't an important figure; who would notice her anyway?
She was heading towards the banquet door when a voice from behind stopped her.
"Yiyi, let me take you back. I just ran into your mother and heard you're not feeling well."
Yiyi turned her head and saw that it was Mr. Wubai calling after her, his face showing a gentle look of concern, making it hard for anyone to refuse.
Yiyi felt warmth in her heart and smiled. Among the people she knew here, there weren't many who treated her well. This person, having first met her in Yalan Country, had saved each other mutually, shared a deep bond, and were like old friends.
