"Secondly, I am an exchange student at NY University, and our time in the United States is quite limited, so I need to focus on my studies," Xia Chuyi said, "Therefore, regarding Miss Raineâs next âinvitation,â I think I have the right to refuse."
What Xia Chuyi referred to as an invitationâwas naturally about meeting Mr. Lei En or something like that.
No doubt, Xia Chuyi wanted to clarify whether this Bao Family was behind the other Bao Family, but she really couldnât be treated like a puppet, being pushed around.
She was not an ordinary chef.
Upon hearing Xia Chuyiâs words, Emily became anxious and immediately said, "Xia, didnât I tell you I can help you, help you stay in the United States?"
"This way, you wonât have to rush back!" Emily anxiously persuaded Xia Chuyi, "The living conditions in our United States are much better than in your Z country!"
"Yes," Rayne added, "If you want to stay, we can indeed help you."
Emily and Rayneâs words made Xia Chuyiâs expression become completely serious, "Mr. Rhen, Miss Emily, you are right, the living conditions in the United States are better than ours."
"But, just as you love your country dearly, I also love mine dearly," Xia Chuyi said earnestly, "So, Miss Emily, once again let me express sincerely, I am unwilling to stay in the United States."
Upon hearing Xia Chuyi speak so resolutely, Emilyâs face immediately wrinkled like a bun.
Rayne slightly furrowed his brows at this moment and gently scolded Emily, "If thatâs the case, Emily, letâs not force things."
"Hmph!" Emily stamped her foot, "Xia, why are you so foolish!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi immediately furrowed her brows, feeling slightly displeased with Emily.
"Emily!" Rayne lightly reprimanded Emily and then turned to Xia Chuyi, "Xia, I apologize on Emilyâs behalf."
"She is not malicious," Rayne said, "Her affection for Z countryâs culture is also genuine."
"So, I hope Xia wonât be angry and will consider our suggestion carefully."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi shook her head, "Donât worry, Mr. Rhen, I am not angry at Miss Emily."
Everyone has their own motivations; whatâs there to be angry about?
"But, I must firmly refuse your request," Xia Chuyi said seriously.
Rayne, hearing this, slightly furrowed his brows but didnât say much more, simply nodded and said, "Okay, thank you very much. Since thatâs the case, Iâll have someone take you and your classmates back to school."
"Todayâs incident was our fault," Rayne said, "we shouldnât have forced you to come."
Clearly, because Xia Chuyi was unwilling to stay in the United States, Rayne might have misunderstoodâmisunderstood Emily for misleadingly forcing her to come.
Therefore, Xia Chuyi shook her head, saying, "Itâs not exactly forcing; I genuinely came with the intention to learn and exchange."
She openly stated her true purposeâthough she hadnât planned to mention the matter of gathering news.
For that issue, she certainly needed to first practice and consult Uncle Liberation Army before making the next decision.
Although Xia Chuyi felt Emily was somewhat misleading, it wasnât necessary to blame her.
"Alright, then Iâll have someone escort you back," Rayne said.
Clearly, Rayneâs apology was probably just a matter of gentlemanly conduct, not entirely sincere.
Xia Chuyi didnât mind, "Thank you."
However, things didnât go as planned.
Just as Xia Chuyi and Chen Chen were about to leave Rayneâs house, a female guest arrived at Rayneâs home.