Liang nodded in agreement, a hint of recognition and surprise flickering in his eyes. "It seems like you guys already know about me."
The woman's laughter rang through the room. "Of course," her eyes sparkling with gratitude. "After the favor you did for us, it would be ungrateful not to recognize you."
Kai's brow furrowed with confusion as he observed the exchange. It became clear to him that Liang was concealing many things, a realization that made him wonder what else his friend was hiding.
The woman's eyes flickered with admiration as they shifted between the duo. "If it wasn't for Mister Liang's efforts, many invaluable artifacts in the auction would have remained undiscovered."
"It was merely a deal, nothing more. Let's return to the original topic."
