"It seems that Madam Yan isn't keen on going for dinner." Secretary Liu laughed in response.
"Secretary Liu, that isn't the case. I'm buried with work lately." Xuxu made use of her work commitments as an excuse.
Actually, she wasn't entirely using it as an excuse to brush him off. She was indeed preoccupied with work but of course, she would still be able to make time for a meal if she wanted to.
Secretary Liu didn't insist further. "Next time then."
Xuxu nodded her head and answered in a patronizing tone, "Alright."
Just then, Secretary Liu recalled something. "By the way, regarding that piece of land, the government have already started sourcing for potential investors. If things developed smoothly, the land might be expropriated by early next year."