Tai Yu seemed utterly unaware of it and smiled at Lan Zhen again. "President Yu and Director Lan really haven't communicated in time. And Lan Qiao too—no matter how busy you are, you should still place more importance on your relationship with your child."
As he spoke, he even proactively extended his hand and shook Lan Zhen's again. "I won't disturb you any longer. The Reception Room is right outside, isn't it? Mr. Tabler, shall we go scan our faces together?"
Seeing Tai Yu reach out again, Tabler instinctively quickened his pace by two steps, avoiding another arm around the shoulders or pat on the back.
"Then let's go."
Tai Yu waved to the police officers once more and left with Ming Fan.
Watching his retreating figure, someone among the police officers called the Reception Room.
Lan Zhen saw it but said nothing. For a subordinate within the system, that was perfectly normal. The caller was from the Special Operations Bureau, making it even more his duty.
He glanced at his wife again, opened his mouth as if to speak, then found no idea how to begin. In that brief moment of hesitation, he heard his companions greeting someone in succession.
"Mr. Bang Qi!"
Lan Zhen turned his head reflexively and saw Mr. Bang Qi of the Heavenly Human Guild walking over with a smile, not forgetting to nod to them in greeting.
They were standing right by the entrance and naturally knew that this was the only big shot in the Reception Room who had appeared at the cocktail party. He should have been heading back now.
"Hey, that Tai Yu..."
The Special Operations Bureau officer who had just made the call suddenly realized what might happen. His heart tightened as he hurried after them.
As fellow police officers,