Deng Yuan had not expected to encounter Lu Jincheng in his own store.
He was initially stunned and his eyes widened with surprise, quickly looking over the woman beside the man, Zhou Sinin, before squeezing out a smile.
"Xiao Liu, bring a plate of nuts."
After all, Deng Yuan had been hands-on with many things recently, and he had grown quite a bit.
In business, greeting customers warmly was essential.
Despite his confusion, Deng Yuan's first reaction was to maintain a considerable degree of politeness.
"The junior is here."
Deng Yuan pulled up a stool and sat down next to the two.
"Are you here... to spend Christmas with your girlfriend?"
While polite, Deng Yuan's patience was limited.
In the corner, Lu Jincheng and Zhou Sinin sat side by side, their demeanor intimate—it was obvious to anyone that their relationship was more than just friendship.
Deng Yuan certainly had to ask for clarification.
Because he could never forget that afternoon.
