Back at the cafe, He Jichen hadn't left his seat when a short waiter ran over to him with an apologetic look on his face. "Sir, we're terribly sorry, but we're closing now. Today is Chinese new year, so could you please settle your bill right now?"
He Jichen gently nodded without saying a word then pulled out his wallet. Then he handed the waiter two red notes.
"That's a total of one hundred and sixty-eight. Your change..."
The waiter hadn't finished what he was saying when He Jichen flatly said, "It's okay."
Then he bent down to pick up his laptop and headed for the front door.
Just before He Jichen opened the door, Ji Yi and Tang Huahua emerged from the women's restroom one after the other.
"Xiao Yi, I wanna buy a hot chocolate. Do you want one?" asked Tang Huahua.
He Jichen raised his hand and pushed the door. He suddenly paused silently for two seconds before continuing to push the door open and walking out.
