He handed over the money to the person behind the counter, he thanked them for the service. In return, he received a freshly brewed coffee. With the cup in hand, Hua Cheng made his way towards the table where you were seated.

Taking a seat across from you, he placed the steaming cup on the table and pushed it towards you, "Here, drink first,"

A slight hint of apology tinged his words as he continued, "Sorry for asking you to hang out today, since, uh, you might've been busy."