Kai's eyes lit up the moment he saw Mei standing in the doorway.
It had been a while since he had last seen her in person, and she looked as beautiful as ever. Her short black hair framed her pale face, giving her a neat and refreshing appearance.
Although she had clearly been busy lately, there was nothing particularly disheveled about her.
For a brief moment, their gazes met.
A subtle warmth passed between them, and Kai could see a hint of the same feeling reflected in Mei's eyes. However, with so many people gathered in the meeting room, neither of them allowed that moment to last.
They exchanged smiles and nodded to each other, quietly acknowledging their reunion without drawing unnecessary attention.
Mei then stepped into the room, seemingly unaware of how many curious gazes had turned toward her.
"Sorry for arriving late," she repeated as she approached the table. "I was busy testing something I discovered from the Gene Trader."
