At that moment, the waiter glided in, bearing trays of dishes. The ambiance lightened, and Ruan Meng began to unwind.
Gu Yang regarded her contemplatively. "Do hypnotists unsettle you?"
Ruan Meng couldn't resist a sarcastic eye-roll. "Who wouldn't fear someone capable of silent kills? Did you notice how Devon practically took a defensive stance before approaching you?"
Gu Yang gave her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "We're in China, a land of harmony. We don't resort to lethal measures."
"Fair point." Ruan Meng sighed in relief.
Initially, she had doubted China's freedom, hesitant even to bring her miniature pistol. Now, however, she felt considerably safer.
Gu Yang remarked, "I'm not exactly topping the hypnotist charts."
Ruan Meng was taken aback. "How's that possible? You're leagues ahead of Tally. Why aren't you ranked?"
