The conversation was beginning to wind down, and all the dishes had been served, but Ma Zichen, who had gone out to get wine, was nowhere in sight.
Growing impatient, Du Heng picked up his phone and dialed Ma Zichen's number.
To his surprise, the ringtone sounded from the table. He hadn't taken his phone when he went out.
"Where has that kid disappeared to?"
Du Heng felt uneasy. He stood up and went out to look for him, worried something might have happened.
However, just a few steps after leaving their private room, he saw Ma Zichen emerging from another private room. "Goodbye, Uncle Su! Goodbye, Doctor Zhang!"
Ma Zichen, grinning, finished his farewells with those inside and turned to see Du Heng. "Eh, Doctor Du, what are you doing out here?"
"I couldn't find you, so I came out to check."
