Friends

She unlocked her phone and saw there were two new messages.

The first one was from unknown numbers. It only took a glance for her to recognize it. From the unique last four digit numbers, she recognized these numbers were Vivian's.

The second text was from Li Xiqing. Shao Yan decided to open it first.

'I will be home late tonight, Martin arrived today. I am going to bring him out for dinner.'

Martin had been working from AG International Japan office most of his time. But for the next few weeks, he would be in Shanghai for a meeting with Ido Kanagawa in a few days.

Shao Yan quickly typed in her reply.

'Alright, I know. Don't worry about me and be careful.'

And then she opened the second text message.

'Hello, Shao Yan, I am already in the area. Take your time, I will be meeting you at the cafe later - Vivian'

....

Shao Yan unconsciously took a deep breath.

This was it.