161 FRIEND OR FOE

Upon leaving Zhu Li Qiang, Chen Linyun went straight towards Xue Jinxu's shop. It was the first time he had returned to the place after their physical and temporary separation. He saw her still busy inside the shop. He drove away.

After a few minutes he reached the apartment complex and went straight to Apartment 301. He rang the doorbell. *Ding* *Ding*

"Coming." A lovely voice was heard from the inside.

Teng Man Rui opened the door. She was surprised to see Chen Linyun.

"Mister Chen Linyun, you're here. Xue Jinxu isn't here though. She's still at the shop."

"I know. I went here for you. Can we talk? Let's have a short chat in the restaurant at the ground floor."

"Okay." Teng Man Rui obliged.

At the restaurant they were awkwardly seated across each other. Both were silent at first, tentatively gaging the situation.

'Perhaps he's here to ask about Xue Jinxu.' Teng Man Rui thought.

"Miss Teng Man Rui." He started. "How's Xue Jinxu lately?"