"Bro! You were looking for me? I went out with Lin Chan this afternoon."
"Mm." He Teng didn't ask what He Zhilan and Lin Chan were doing, but just asked if He Zhilan had had dinner, and then asked how her health had been these past two days.
"I'm feeling better, feeling quite energetic now." He Zhilan felt a flutter of excitement in her heart. This was the first time He Teng had thought to call her while he was on duty. Even though he just asked how she was doing, it was better than before, when he could be gone for a long time without any news.
"I heard from Lan Li that you've agreed to drop the case against the Gu family?" He Teng's change of topic was abrupt. It was evident from his questioning tone that he was somewhat shaken, "Because of me?"
"No." He Zhilan, not wanting He Teng to overthink, replied, "Brother, I dropped the case not because of anyone else, but because of me. However..."
