Gu Nanqiao gave him a wordless glance, "Can't be bothered to talk to you."
Having said that, she stood up, "I'm going back to the company."
Huo Jingting also stood up, "I'll take you."
"No need," she waved her hand, leaving him a view of her back. The company was just across the street; there was no need for his escort.
...
In the evening, Xu Shuo went to Jinling Garden.
Huo Jingting didn't go to the study but stayed in the living room, while Gu Nanqiao lay on the sofa, resting her head on his legs, listlessly watching TV.
Xu Shuo pretended not to see, since he had grown accustomed to this display of affection after witnessing it far too many times.
Without any regard for Gu Nanqiao's presence, he said, "Mr. Huo, I've heard that Quan Luo has been making moves recently, planning to compete with us for the market in Qiang Country."
Huo Jingting took a sip of tea, "Didn't he say he was going to retire?"
