The reception wasn't over yet. Leaving now would be somewhat impolite.
But that only better demonstrated the High-Energy Center's prestige. Councilor Guo probably wouldn't be too happy about it.
Neither Lang Jin nor Jing Xiu cared about Councilor Guo's feelings, nor did they concern themselves with Tang Li's reasons for leaving. They immediately followed Tang Li's instructions and went to the gates of the mansion.
A valet drove their car out. Standing beside it, Lang Jin was no longer a distinguished guest at the reception, but a driver. He slowly let out a breath and instinctively wanted to loosen his tie, but withdrew his hand, thinking he could endure for a few more minutes.
Just over a minute later, Tang Li, who should have already said goodbye to the host, appeared at the gate. Yet, somewhat to Lang Jin and Jing Xiu's surprise, he had a beauty on his arm—the very He Shan they had just discussed and suspected of being "Madam Shan Chuan."
"Are they going to kiss goodbye at the gate?" Jing Xiu now felt a certain amount of psychological pressure whenever she looked at He Shan. She could only dispel it through wildly inappropriate teasing.
Lang Jin shot her a glare. Before he could say anything, Tang Li and He Shan had already reached the car.
"Perfect. Lady He is leaving too, so we can ride together."
Jing Xiu raised her brows slightly. Out here in this remote wilderness, she had no car, no driver, and no companions?
Who would believe that?
And they were letting this suspected "Madam Shan Chuan" into the car?
Jing Xiu could not help looking at Lang Jin. Expressionless, he directly opened the rear door.
With an example already set, Jing Xiu instinctively followed suit and opened the door on the other