PD Xu Cui cleared his throat, the sound deliberate and practiced as he looked around at the awkward guests. His expression remained professional, but there was that familiar spark of mischief in his eyes—the one that suggested he was already calculating how to turn even this tension into engaging television.
He reached into his pocket and retrieved a sleek black remote, deliberately ignoring the strained silence as he turned on the large wall-mounted TV. The screen flickered to life, revealing footage of a luxurious restaurant interior.
Soft, elegant lighting illuminated polished marble floors that gleamed like still water, crystal chandeliers that sparkled like captured stars overhead, and tables dressed in crisp white linens adorned with delicate floral arrangements that added pops of color without overwhelming the refined space.
