Stowing away the injection, Xu Huo had just left the study when he realized that the manor was crowded with visitors; a large number of flying vehicles were parked outside, and both Black Epaulettes and Bai Jianzhang had arrived in full force. Ran Ying, who was leading the group, stood in the living room. She turned around upon hearing his footsteps and smiled, "Mr. Xu, we meet again."
Since the last departure from the ship, Xu Huo had not had any dealings with Ran Ying upon returning to Zone 011.
Considering Ran Ying had taken him, an outsider, onto the ship, she was undoubtedly aware of what might transpire aboard. The superficial relationship between the "Influential Power" and "Pretty Boy" could no longer be upheld. Clearly, however, the other party felt no guilt nor looked to continue the charade, instead switching to a typical work-like attitude.