Her poised demeanor softened Li Beijue's unfriendly aura slightly.
But it was just a slight softening, negligible compared to his outward unfriendliness.
"I've also just arrived, didn't wait too long." Xi Zelie didn't deliberately act as intimate as he had several days ago in the evening. With focused peach blossom eyes, he gently said, "I'll say goodbye to Nuonuo and then I need to leave."
Chi Enen felt a surge of guilt in her eyes and was just about to speak.
Xi Zelie already added with a smile, "It's a pity that I've got some urgent matters to attend to, otherwise I could have invited you for a meal. It looks like it will have to be another time."
Chi Enen immediately said, "Next time, I'll invite you for a meal."
Xi Zelie had done her such a huge favor, not to mention saving Nuonuo; it would have been appropriate to even buy a hotel and give it to him as a thank-you gift.
