Ning Wei had arrived at just the right time.
"Since it's mealtime, would you like to join us for dinner?"
Catching the enticing scent of food from behind him, Xu Shi politely extended the invitation.
"I'll pass on the meal. Would it be convenient for you to speak with me alone, Chairman Xu?"
Ning Wei shook his head, clearly not in the mood for food.
"...All right, then."
Xu Shi hesitated for a moment before taking him to his study—or rather, his father's study. Boss Xu himself did not have the leisure or refinement for such habits.
There was still some time before dinner anyway. If Ning Wei did not want to eat, then so be it. Come to think of it, ever since Xu Shi had met Ning Wei, he did not seem to have ever seen him eat. Maybe he really did not need food?
"What's so urgent? Is something important going on?"
Seeing the expression on Ning Wei's face, Xu Shi could not help but grow curious.
"Nothing. I just wanted to ask... what exactly is going on with the person the old master brought back?"
Ning Wei frowned and instinctively lowered his voice.
Oh, so that was what this was about.
Xu Shi found it a little strange. Had Old Master Wen not explained it to him?
Old Master Wen had returned early. He should have arrived at least a month and a half ago, and he had brought Cheng Gujian back with him as well. Xu Shi had thought the matter had long since been resolved.
"...Chairman Xu, you know what the old master is like. If he does not want to talk about something, no one can pry it out of him."
Ning Wei wore a troubled expression as well and helplessly shook his