Their eyes met, and even though accepting the other's goodwill was the best choice, Ye Qingci had to be extremely cautious, especially since the Qian family was never known for being simple.
Compared to the Shen Family, who conducted most of their business within Xia Country, the Qian family's dealings were not only more lucrative but also involved more unspeakable entanglements.
Even when the Royal Family conducted transactions with the Qian family, they had to consider many aspects. If it weren't for the Qian family having their own set of principles, the Royal Family certainly wouldn't turn a blind eye to that closely-linked trade line with foreign connections.
But it was undeniable that dealing with the Qian family, whose business partners spanned across continents, was very costly—so costly that it might even be more than a matter of life and death.
It would have been one thing if it were just about her, but it was clear that they were here for Su Chengyu.
