He Xi bit her red lips while smoking, seemingly making an offhand tease, "Why would I mind, don't forget her boyfriend smokes too."
The comment made sense.
Yet, seizing the initiative in conversation like this was bound to make people a little uncomfortable.
It was unclear whether this was just her personality, or if it was deliberate.
Li Qiao flickered her gaze, her expression very calm as she said to He Qing, "I don't mind."
He Xi lit her cigarette with her lighter directly, and when she exhaled the smoke, she raised her eyebrows importantly with a look that said 'see I was right'.
Everyone sat in silence for a moment. He Qing sipped on his cigarette, his gaze on Shang Yu was subtle but clearly he had something to say.
Li Qiao caught his look, probably because some things were difficult to discuss with her present.
She wondered whether she should excuse herself.
