'Tick-tock, tick-tock―'
The hands of the clock on the wall slid, and it was already eight o'clock.
Li Yan and Gu Tong, who had left the house early in the morning, sat calmly in the Li Family's hall drinking tea. However, there was no one to entertain them, as if they were left to their own devices.
The external affairs butler, Lao Cheng, had been responsible for receiving them since their arrival. With a forced smile, he said, "Eldest Young Master, Madam has just woken up and is still dressing up, she needs some time..."
As soon as they'd returned, they were given a cold shoulder, deliberately left waiting to repay the anger from the previous day.
Li Yan had already expected this outcome. He picked up his teacup, feeling indifferent.
"Madam?" Gu Tong's melodious voice rose in doubt. She glanced at Li Yan, somewhat delighted, and said, "Our mom has been missing for years, and she's finally back..." After speaking, she quickly turned back towards the butler.
