"You are so annoying, spacing out right in front of me."
Though his mind was a tempest of turbulent thoughts, Shen Lingjun maintained a calm expression. His Adam's apple bobbed as he leaned in, offering a composed explanation: "I apologize. There was an urgent matter that required my immediate attention. I didn't realize so much time had passed; I thought it had only been a few minutes. It is my fault—entirely my fault. You may punish me however you like."
"What kind of matter? Official business?"
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