"Who are you?"
As you know, I am Jian Zhu. I do not always give people my real name when we meet, but I promise you I have in this instance. I am a…a patriot, you might call it. I work on behalf of the Chinese Republic."
"I see. You're a spy."
Zhu considers this idea, lingering over a sip of tea. "An imprecise conception of my work. But not entirely inaccurate. So for simplicity's sake, let us say yes, Dr. Spillane. I am a spy."