As the two entered the private room, a greasy middle-aged man with a belly and a Mediterranean hairstyle quickly greeted them.
"Mrs. Yu's presence honors us, welcome!"
Gou Liangyang extended his hand, warmly shaking hands with Yu Keqing.
If it were mere politeness, a brief handshake would suffice. But Gou Liangyang, gripping her hand, seemed reluctant to let go, discreetly caressing the back of her fair and flawless hand with his thumb.
Qin Feng noticed something was amiss.
He reached out his hand and said with a smile, "Minister Gou, hello!"
An unexpected Cheng Yaojin had appeared mid-way, which caught Gou Liangyang off guard.
Because his attention had been entirely on Yu Keqing, he hadn't noticed Qin Feng. Now the sudden presence of another person took him by surprise.
Seizing the moment of Gou Liangyang's distraction, Yu Keqing quickly withdrew her hand.
