C39 Second Night of the Party
In the afternoon, Gu Ming was deep in thought in his study when there was a series of knocks at the door.
"Come in."
Shangguan Xiaoxue entered.
"What's up?" Gu Ming invited her to take a seat on the stool.
"Coffee or tea?"
"Coffee, thanks."
Gu Ming prepared two cups of coffee, handing one to Xiaoxue and keeping one for himself. As Xiaoxue savored the coffee's aroma and took a tentative sip