Lu Shan's words concealed deeper meanings, which made Shen Xi grow a bit cautious about Gu Chen.
Gu Chen's eyes reflected a hint of amusement. "President Lu, you jest. We're friends who get along well, so there's no need to worry about offending each other."
Gu Chen's gaze softened as he turned to Shen Xi, speaking with sincerity, "Moreover, even if Xi did something to offend me, I wouldn't mind. As long as she's willing, she can offend me as much as she likes. After all, true friends are hard to come by, and I value our relationship."
Shen Xi mustered a forced smile and subtly averted her eyes from Gu Chen, a gesture that left him feeling somewhat disappointed.
Qian Tong chimed in, "Miss Shen Xi, can you spend more time with our Young Master Gu? He doesn't have many friends, and his family consists of just a handful of people. No one has visited him until now. Yesterday, you two went through some hardship together, which makes your bond special, doesn't it?"
