Buzzzzz~!
Chen Li's phone buzzed as they settled into a cozy booth at the Lost Heaven Restaurant. He glanced at the screen, his expression twisting into one of mild annoyance.
"Ah… looks like my old man needs me for something." He sighed, getting up reluctantly. "Sorry to bail, guys. You know how he is. I'll catch up with you both later."
With an apologetic grin, Chen Li waved and headed out, leaving Wang Xiao and Chen Meili alone. As the door swung shut behind him, the atmosphere suddenly felt a lot more… intimate.
Clink.
Wang Xiao's fork tapped against his plate as he hacked into his French toast, each slice aggressive, like it had personally wronged him.
Across from him, Chen Meili's eyes flicked toward the door where Chen Li had just exited, her expression a mix of discomfort and silent contemplation. She looked like she was already plotting a polite escape.
Too bad Wang Xiao had no intention of letting her slip away that easily.
