When they got back to the apartment, Chen unlocked the door and ushered the girls inside.
Yun Hu immediately slipped from his arms and trotted into the living room like he was welcoming guests into his home.
Rina and Ari followed him without hesitation.
"Ah, so this is where you live," Rina said, looking around curiously.
"It's neat," Ari added, already crouching down as Yun Hu rolled onto the rug.
Chen gave a small, polite smile and headed toward the kitchen.
"Are you okay with tea?" he called out while filling the kettle.
"I would prefer juice!" Ari replied brightly from the living room.
Chen paused for half a second.
"…Okay."
Rina laughed softly. "You're bold."
"He offered," Ari defended shamelessly.
A few minutes later, Chen came back carrying a tray—two glasses of juice, a cup of tea for himself, and some simple snacks arranged neatly on a plate.
He set the tray down on the coffee table and sat across from them.
Rina picked up her glass. "So, Mr. Chen—"
