Under the table, he took her hand and squeezed it gently, a silent promise to face the future together with her.
While their meal was a joyous affair, Mr. and Mrs. He received the news and came rushing over, practically radiating killing intent.
Just as they stepped through the doors of the state-owned restaurant, He Qingjun spotted them.
He nudged his sister and jutted his chin toward the entrance.
When He Qingran saw the livid expressions on their faces, she glanced at the others at her table. Instead of the nervousness and timidity she had expected to feel, she smiled calmly and said, "Old He, Stepmother, you're here?"
"What unfortunate timing. We're almost finished, so we can't really invite you to join us."
"Allow me to introduce you. This is Comrade Liu Mingkun, my date. Director Huo introduced us."
