By the time Shen Lian and Chu Yilan arrived, the party had already been going for half an hour.
Ning Sixian was home looking after his child. He had let them know beforehand that he wasn't sure whether he could make it.
The moment they pushed open the door, they saw Zhou Yuanlin and Feng Yueshan having a drinking contest.
These days, those two went at each other whenever they met.
Shen Lian noticed Chen Mu in an armchair in the corner. He didn't look as though he was merely resting his eyes; he seemed to be asleep, with Feng Yueshan's coat draped over him.
Shen Lian had barely taken half a step in that direction when Feng Yueshan looked over.
Young Master Feng shook his head and motioned for Shen Lian to come over to him instead.
Only after drawing closer did Shen Lian ask quietly, "What, did Chen Mu just get back?"
"Exactly." Feng Yueshan said, "I picked him up at the airport. Who knows how the company arranged his schedule? It's nearly New Year's, and they still won't ease up on him."
Then he sneaked a glance at Chu Yilan.
Chu Yilan pulled out a chair. "Go talk to Kuang Chenghai yourself."
"Forget it. Chen Mu would be the first to object."
Chu Yilan pressed Shen Lian into his seat. "Then why are you looking at me?"
"You're my big brother. What's wrong with looking at you?" As he spoke, Feng Yueshan had already poured a drink and handed it to Chu Yilan with a grin. In less than ten seconds, he had successfully made President Chu laugh.
Chen Mu wasn't like Shen Lian. Even when he had plans in mind, he wouldn't voice them, much less make promises. But whenever he had any resources to spare,