At noon.
Qi Mulan arrived, carrying a thermal flask; any discerning person could tell what it contained.
When Kang Xuan saw her, he approached respectfully. "Miss Qi."
A gentle smile touched Qi Mulan's lips. However, upon hearing Kang Xuan call her "Miss Qi," a flash of displeasure was evident in her eyes. Still, she chose not to take issue with Kang Xuan.
She simply asked softly, "Where is Aye?"
"Sir is in the office. I'll go and inform him now."
"No need, I'll go in myself," Qi Mulan said, moving to walk past Kang Xuan.
Kang Xuan's expression stiffened, and he instinctively wanted to stop her. But Qi Mulan gave him a meaningful look, which made him back down.
Qi Mulan was quite satisfied with his reaction, but her eyes held a hidden contempt.
Xiao Linye stood before the floor-to-ceiling window and didn't turn his head at the sound of the office door opening.
He simply said coldly, "Get out!"
He didn't want anyone to disturb him right then.
