Chapter 491: Now You've Stopped Researching the Dead and Turned to the Living?

Gu Xici's brow bones were high, and his nose was gracefully straight, the traits of Westerners were quite apparent in his features.

However, his overall contours also had Oriental characteristics, a blend which wasn't incongruous at all.

Gu Xici rose from the sofa, his height of 186 centimeters having already exceeded Hu Li's by more than half a head.

This left Hu Li, at 172 centimeters, feeling considerably less imposing.

"Aunt Hu."

With his address of "Aunt Hu," Gu Xici pulled Hu Li back from her state of distraction.

Looking at him with confusion, Hu Li asked, "Why are you here? Do you need something from me?"

Glancing towards the reception area behind her, Gu Xici then spoke, "I wonder if we might find a more private place to talk?"

With a slight twitch of her brow, Hu Li nevertheless nodded: "Fine, follow me."

Gu Xici followed Hu Li to a small conference room that was occupied by just a few people.