During the meal, although Qi Si tried hard to act like nothing was wrong, Bo Yanqi still keenly noticed his distraction.
So throughout the meal, Bo Yanqi discreetly kept Qi Wang's attention on himself.
In truth, he hardly needed to make an effort. Qi Wang's attention had already been almost entirely on him.
Qi Wang had come today to assess him—or rather, to make things difficult for Bo Yanqi.
Qi Wang and Bo Yanqi had been fencing verbally the entire time, while Qi Si, seated beside Qi Wang, kept his head down and ate.
Using the act of eating to lower his head and hide the panic and turmoil in his eyes.
When he was nearly full, Qi Si stood up and made an excuse about going to the restroom, briefly leaving the private room.
The moment Qi Si left, Qi Wang and Bo Yanqi immediately set down their chopsticks and looked at each other.
Their gazes were both sharp in ways Qi Si had never seen before.
Anyone seeing this scene would only think the two of them were battling over a deal worth billions at the dinner table.
No one would ever believe this was actually a family gathering.
The two stared at each other, neither speaking first.
In the end, Bo Yanqi was the first to move. He chuckled softly and raised a hand to pour Qi Wang a cup of tea.
"Chairman Qi, have some tea."
Qi Wang glanced at the teacup before him without picking it up. "What do you mean by this, Third Master Bo?"
Bo Yanqi poured himself a cup as well. Hearing Qi Wang's question, he asked in return, "I'm not quite sure what Chairman Qi means."
Qi Wang frowned. "Third Master Bo, my younger brother is young. His knowledge and life