The room fell silent in an instant.
But the silence didn't last long.
After his initial shock, the young man with the sharp, simian features showed a hint of displeasure. Stiffening his neck, he said sarcastically, "Well now, Miss Liu, what's the meaning of this? We're just anxious, you know? Besides, if you don't want this business, there are plenty of others in the city who do!"
"Exactly!" the woman beside him immediately chimed in. "If we don't come to you, you think we can't find anyone else?!"
Just as the atmosphere was about to turn hostile, the frost on Liu Yue's face melted away in an instant, replaced by an apologetic smile.
"Oh, listen to me!" She quickly stood up and personally refilled their teacups, her tone becoming exceptionally warm. "Please, everyone, don't take it to heart. It's just that I've been on edge lately and lost my temper for a moment. I apologize to you all."
