The two of them returned home. Just as Xu Xiaoya's car stopped at the entrance of their residential complex, Yan Xixi's phone rang. It was Huang Xiaojue on the line. "Xixi, are you free right now?"
"Yes, I am."
"Great. Can you accompany me somewhere?"
"Where to?"
"I'll come pick you up. I'll be at your complex in five minutes."
Xu Xiaoya took the hint, saying cheerfully, "I won't be the third wheel then. I'll head back first."
Yan Xixi waited at the entrance, and soon Huang Xiaojue arrived. As she climbed into the car, she noticed that Huang Xiaojue was wearing formal attire. She was slightly surprised. "Xiaojue, where are we heading?"
"There's a cocktail party. You're to accompany me for some networking."
Yan Xixi was startled and felt inexplicably nervous. She had never been to such an occasion and didn't like the idea of it either. She stammered, "I... I don't have anything suitable to wear for an occasion like that..."
