She couldn't get any information out of him and had no choice but to go home. She didn't expect the noodle shop owner to be as tight-lipped as Zhou Mingchen, as if everyone had agreed to keep their mouths shut.
At least she got an apology, so she consoled herself with that thought.
Upon opening the door to her home, she saw a pair of unfamiliar shoes on the floor. Walking further in, she saw Ye Shaotang stand up.
"Brother Shaotang, when did you get here?"
"I've been sitting here for a little while, and it's about time I head back," he said with a smile to Xia Lu as he prepared to leave, and before he did, he didn't forget to turn back and remind Zhou Mingchen, "That ointment is very effective; it was brought back from overseas."
She had just come back and he was already leaving, what a coincidence, Xia Lu was somewhat skeptical.
"What was he actually here for?"