After sending Sun Qian away, Chen Xi lost interest in staying at the Political Office. Anyway, there weren't many lower-ranking officials left whom Chen Xi could recognize, and after the year-end evaluations, a portion of them would be leaving office. Chen Xi couldn't be bothered to get involved with them. These were the people who had taken the lead in opposing him before, and it was clear that Chen Xi was not the type to return evil with kindness.
According to Chen Xi's usual routine, the first thing he did after work, regardless of whether he was carrying anything or if there were people around, was to always go home first, sign in, and then go out for a stroll. At least that way, Chen Lan and Fan Jian wouldn't worry.
"Master, you're back," Butler Chen said with a smile as he opened the door. Butler Chen had now completely transitioned to the role of a doorman.
"I'm back. Any problems at home?" Chen Xi asked casually.