He Jun muttered to himself, then deliberately slapped himself twice on the mouth with just enough force to make a crisp "pa-pa" sound. Though loud, the slaps weren't heavy; he knew he couldn't afford to offend Huo Zhanting and was willing to put aside his dignity.
Once I'm abroad... After I go, everything will be fine.
Huo Zhanting withdrew his gaze and waved dismissively at He Jun. "I have absolutely no relationship with Gu Xi. Manager He, let's treat what you said just now as a one-time mistake. Next time, I won't tolerate it. We've already negotiated the price, and if you have nothing else, you should leave now."
He Jun forced a smile, bending low and bowing repeatedly as he responded affirmatively before turning to leave. As he closed the door behind him, Huo Zhanting lifted his head. His sharp black-and-white eyes revealed an icy expression beneath them.
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Meanwhile, An Lan arrived at the café on time.
