Xie Chengyuan, a seasoned figure in the political scene, excelled in reading the room. It was impossible for him to miss the hostility emanating from Chi Yu.
Realizing that Chi Yu had come specifically to stand up for Xie Zi, he didn't grow angry but instead let out a chuckle.
"It's wonderful and comforting to see A'Zi have such a loyal friend in you, Xiao Yu."
His words were pleasing to the ear, yet Chi Yu knew they were merely superficial platitudes—spoken and then forgotten, with no intent to change.
Chi Yu smiled faintly. "A'Zi is my dearest friend. I see her as my own sister and always wish to offer her the best, just to see her happy."
She paused, her smile fading, and her gaze shifted coldly to Ren Jiao, her eyes dark with a warning.