In the midst of her wild thoughts, someone strode in from the doorway, wearing a simple indigo robe, thin and clear-cut, hands folded behind his back, his gaze bright as the moon, filled with expectation as he looked over this way…
It was Min. Xiqiu quickly withdrew her gaze and, together with Fourth Master Xiao, was just about to bow, but Min covered the distance in a few quick steps, reaching out with each hand to support one of them. "At home, there's no need for formal礼." His voice was low and a little choked.
He was dressed in casual clothes, and only Chief Su followed behind him. Fourth Master Xiao nodded slightly and made a gesture of invitation. "Please, come in." Then he looked toward Tiancheng. "Go keep Chief Su company with some tea in the next room."
Tiancheng answered, and Chief Su, smiling with narrowed eyes, followed him into the adjoining room.
Min was staring at Xiqiu, his eyes reddening like a child's, even the tip of his nose turning red.
