A light, pleasant sandalwood fragrance filled the quiet private dining room.
The three of them sat down to eat together again, but the atmosphere was nothing like the relaxed mood last time.
Xie Zhitan and Cui Lengyun both wore cold expressions.
Hua Jian couldn't be bothered to play peacemaker anymore.
Whatever. He would leave once he finished eating.
"How are things going with Xie Zhiyan's situation in F Country? I know a few lawyers with considerable influence in B City."
Once all the dishes had arrived, Cui Lengyun was the first to speak.
His tone was still a little stiff, though.
"No need."
"Oh, right. You have connections all over the world, and they're all more capable than me."
Hua Jian was a little speechless. Can't two grown men just say what's on their minds? Why all this dancing around it...
Xie Zhitan looked up at him.
Hua Jian immediately took the hint and raised his cup. "Lawyer Cui, since you're driving and can't drink, let me toast you with tea. What happened with Good Times really was a misunderstanding. It's my fault for not telling you beforehand and causing the misunderstanding."
Cui Lengyun paused, then set down his chopsticks with an ambiguous smile. "I'm only a minor shareholder in Good Times. You didn't need to tell me. Besides, your acquisition was perfectly legitimate and legal."
Hua Jian wasn't sure if he was imagining it, but "legitimate and legal" sounded rather sarcastic.
Xie Zhitan said mildly, "It seems you're still angry, Lawyer Cui."
Cui Lengyun glared at him. "Am I really that petty?"
Seeing that they were finally talking normally, Hua Jian headed to the restroom, his mission accomplished.
The private restaurant was very peaceful, and most of its customers were middle-aged or elderly.
But he hadn't gone far before