Li Teng has admired Yun Meiyi for her impeccable capabilities and has even proposed to her. But hearing her reject him has gotten those emotions in him. He still preferred to be around her after that but his feelings for her were simply of admiration. Even if there were still ripples of love in his heart for her, those were not something that would make him force her into him.
But at the same time, even though he had made his love dormant for her in his heart, he never stopped caring for her. She was a woman who he admired in his heart and also the one he cared for. So, the moment she saw the presence of a stranger around her, he couldn't prevent himself from becoming alert.
So, eyeing the man, he didn't forget to warn Meiyi once. "Meiyi, it's already night. Since the door has opened, let me drop you back. It's not good to be alone." He said and his intention was clear with his words. He was implying that he would not be at peace, leaving her alone with him.