Sheng Xueqin was certain she didn't know the man before her, but his gentlemanly action in saving her from an awkward situation a moment ago had involuntarily made her feel somewhat favorable towards him. So, she politely smiled at Lin Yize, and Lin Yize returned the smile.
"The main reason I asked earlier was to clear things up for Miss Sheng; otherwise, it truly would have been embarrassing for her," he said.
Huo Tingxiao wasn't in a hurry, meeting force with force, countering water with earth. Mu Lan just realized how crafty this man was; a few words could trap the other person in a mental dilemma, with no clear way forward or back.
"Since neither President Lin nor Miss Sheng brought their significant others today, it really is fate. Please feel free, I'll be taking Mrs. Huo with me now."
With that, he hooked Mu Lan's hand around his arm and strode toward the banquet hall's entrance.
