The farcical interlude came to an end.

The atmosphere became lively again around the square main table.

Xiao Tian, Zi Ruoyan, Luo Ai, and Long Qiu Baiqing each sat on one side.

"First of all, due to her father’s situation and your own condition, staying here is a foregone conclusion," Zi Ruoyan said, looking at Long Qiu Baiqing with a serious expression. "However, I’m not at ease having you by Xiao Tian’s side."