Zhiyuan was talking to some business associates when Mu Chuanli made the announcement. He was surprised by the sudden toast.
He shook his head.
Flashy as always.
Now that he announced his name, he had to go with Xinyi.
I hope Xinyi doesn't mind, he thought. She usually gets nervous being the center of attention like this.
Zhiyuan looked around in the faint light that the center spotlight cast in the hall. He recognized Xinyi's silhouette and smiled.
He walked up to her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. "Xinyi."
Xinyi stiffened and jolted.
Unknown to him, Caihong watched them in complete silence. Her gaze was blank and devoid of any expression. Even if she was standing near Xinyi, the hall was quite dark so Zhiyuan couldn't see her face.
Zhiyuan mistook her sudden jolt for fear and nervousness.
He whispered. "I am sorry Xinyi. I had no idea that Mu Chuanli was going to raise a toast in front of everyone. Don't be nervous, okay?"
