Deliberate Approach

[Nez]: He is not here. The implication is that he went on a mission...

When He Zhichu saw the text message at first, he secretly scowled and thought, "Sh*t," as he got out of the elevator.

... ...

Gu Nianzhi wanted to leave early. She looked around and saw that Speaker Long was not far away from her. She took off Reinitz's military jacket and gave it back to him. Then she walked over and said to Speaker Long, "I'm a little uncomfortable, so I'll be heading home for the night."

Speaker long had originally planned to have a meeting with his subordinates to discuss today's events after the banquet had ended, and he had intended for her to participate as well. But when he looked up and saw Gu Nianzhi's pale and bloodless face, Speaker Long changed his mind immediately and asked with concern, "Are you uncomfortable? Is it too cold here?"