Su Ci halted his steps and turned to Meng Zhi, who had caught up with him, to inquire, "Do you need something from me?"
Meng Zhi lowered his gaze and, after a brief moment, nodded affirmatively, "Yes, I do have something."
Su Ci fell silent, sensing what Meng Zhi was about to bring up. He wished to intervene before Meng Zhi could continue, but Meng Zhi's words had already reached his ears before he could speak.
Meng Zhi asked, "Why did you suddenly leave on the day Su Ting underwent surgery?"
Su Ci's gaze briefly flitted away before he steadied himself and replied calmly, "My company had just expanded into the domestic market, and I was overwhelmed with work. That day, I received a call from my subordinate about an urgent project that needed my attention."
