Only then did Li Beinian remember to make way. She and Chi Hailang moved to the side to allow him to pass.
Will smiled and knocked twice before opening the door.
The door was opened a tiny fraction. Will looked into the room and then turned around.
When he looked at Li Beinian, he smiled at her.
Then, he turned around and took the tray from the young waiter.
He stood upright, and unlike many other Westerners who were rather large-built, he was of comparatively normal height and build, but his had an upright posture.
After entering, he gently closed the door behind him.
After about twenty to thirty seconds, he came out again and said, "Miss Chi, it's not convenient for Nico to see guests today. Why don't you come over tomorrow morning?"
His words were polite, however Li Beinian knew that he was not asking her, but telling her.
Li Beinian smiled and said, "My visit is too abrupt. I'll come again to see Mr. Nico tomorrow then."
