Of course, Seventh Master Bai wouldn’t invite Xia Yuge knowingly to cause trouble for his niece.
Since that’s the case, Xu Yisen certainly wouldn’t invite Xia Yuge to the banquet either. Firstly, he didn’t want his mother to be displeased, and secondly, he really didn’t intend for her to be his companion.
His absent-minded reply left Xia Yuge inexplicably perturbed. She masked her true emotions well and continued with a light smile: "It’s a pity I can’t personally congratulate Seventh Master Bai. Yisen, please extend my regards to him."
Seeing Xu Yisen’s disinterest in the topic, Xia Yuge naturally changed the subject: "By the way, when shall we visit the orphanage together? The director emailed recently saying she’s planning to retire."
"Indeed, it’s been a long time since I’ve been there. How’s the director doing?"
Finally finding a topic that interested Xu Yisen, Xia Yuge’s smile grew softer and brighter as she nodded, "Pretty good, just feeling a bit powerless with age."
"Then let’s visit her sometime."
"Hmm. I wonder how the kids have been doing after all this time."
Xu Yisen and Xia Yuge first met while doing volunteer work at the orphanage when Xu Yisen was eighteen.
The one who suggested Xu Yisen volunteer was none other than Qin Muni, whom he had known for six months.
This often made Qin Muni regret her impulsive suggestion, wanting to slap herself hard.
Xu Yisen didn’t reply to Xia Yuge but thought to himself—this suggestion is good, he could use it as a reason to invite Munni out next time.
Seeing him still staring expressionlessly at the TV screen, Xia Yuge pursed her red lips before finally stating her purpose for coming: "Yisen, I just signed up for Director Chen’s film for the second female lead role."
Even Qin Muni knew about this, so naturally, Xu Yisen was aware.
"Is that so? That’s great."
"Director Chen is currently looking for sponsors for the film. Are you interested, Yisen?"
Xu Yisen slowly turned his head to look at Xia Yuge sitting beside him, her eyebrows subtly showing expectation.
Many times in the past, she had looked at him expectantly to agree to her requests just .
But for some reason, this time he felt the impulse to reject her.
Xu Yisen’s gaze was so deep that it made Xia Yuge feel uneasy, her face’s forced expression of anticipation and joy almost collapsed.
Xu Yisen withdrew his gaze, looked back at the TV screen, and said coldly, "I’ll think about it."
"Hmm." Xia Yuge gently nodded, then lowered her eyes, and a flash of displeasure quickly passed through her bright pupils.
"You should go back first, Secretary Tang will come by later."
Xia Yuge pursed her red lips, then elegantly raised her head to look at Xu Yisen, gently nodded, "Hmm, then I won’t disturb you. Let’s make plans to meet next time if you’re free."
"Hmm, be careful on your way."
After Xia Yuge left, Xu Yisen continued to sit on the sofa waiting for Qin Muni to bring Bruce over.
But an hour passed, and still, there was no sign of Qin Muni, not even a call or a text message.
Unable to hold back, he picked up the phone and dialed Qin Muni’s number.
After the phone rang for a while, Qin Muni’s gentle voice came from the other end, "Hmm, what’s up?"
"You promised to leave Bruce with me for the day?"
Upon closer listening, one could detect a hint of grievance in Xu Yisen’s magnetic voice.