Seeing this, the others got the vague impression that the two were much more familiar with each other, interacting with a sense of complete ease.
Silver Fox narrowed her eyes. 'Their relationship really is closer,' she thought. The most obvious sign, she felt, was that Guan Tong had taken Shi Jingyi's gift without even thanking her. That spoke volumes.
After receiving the gifts, Guan Tong cut a slice of cake for everyone.
After they finished, Silver Fox was the first to get up and leave.
"I'm heading back to the base. I had to take leave to come out today, so I can't stay out too long."
The same went for Wang Yan and Chen Na. They were now Ascenders affiliated with the research lab. While they received generous benefits and treatment, they also had to strictly abide by the lab's rules and regulations.
As Guan Tong saw the three of them off, he made a point of thanking Chen Na again.
