Capítulo 135: Defamation is a Form of Flattery (5)

He Jichen thought maybe Ji Yi went to the restroom, so he didn't think too much of it. He nonchalantly averted his eyes towards the waitress who brought him a glass of wine before he leisurely clinked glasses with everyone in the room.

After greeting everyone, He Jichen then pulled out a chair and took a seat.

The people in the room endlessly tried to find topics to talk about with him.

He Jichen never liked these kinds of lively situations, yet it wasn't a responsibility he could avoid. Having to face each person there, he either nodded or said a few polite words in response.

He seemed evidently more distant than the friendly people around him, but that was fine. The livelier the atmosphere in the room was, the less likely it would be silent and awkward.

After a while, everyone's conversations slowly moved away from his appearance.