The conversation carried an obvious implication that they did not expect Li Ji'an to be of any help in the discussion; they just wanted him to listen.
"Understood." Li Ji'an nodded and glanced around.
In the seat that should have belonged to him sat Yuan Jingzhu, and beside her was Guo Wanzhi, a significant contributor from the Si Shui Commerce Association.
Ultimately, Li Ji'an found an empty seat at the back of the hall.
Sitting next to him was Yao Rui with her red hair.
From afar, she was already winking at Li Ji'an.
"Why didn't you reply to my message?"
As soon as he sat down, Yao Rui gave him a sidelong glance and complained.
Li Ji'an instinctively looked her up and down, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth: "Fairy Yao, are you trying to seduce me?"
"Pfft!" Yao Rui spat lightly and sneered: "You lustful ghost, have you been spending all your time in the Qunfang Garden these past six months?"
"Fairy Yao, so you've been following me!" Li Ji'an teased.
