"So that's how it is..." Ji Yi believed him, so she didn't force He Jichen to go to the dinner party with her.
...
It was seven o'clock by the time she reached the China World Hotel, Beijing - half an hour late from the meeting time.
Ji Yi didn't want to waste time, so she immediately opened the door when the car stopped. She got out and cried, "I'm heading out first."
"Mhm," responded He Jichen. Just as Ji Yi was about to close the door, he added, "When you're just about done, send me a message in advance and I'll come pick you up."
"Alright," replied Ji Yi with a smile. She shut the door then waved at He Jichen through the car window and walked into China World Hotel, Beijing.
Through the glass, He Jichen watched as a female attendant escorted Ji Yi into the elevator. It wasn't until after the doors closed completely that he stepped on the gas pedal and slowly drove off.
...
