The next day, led by Yi Hong, they gathered at the renowned Zhanjiang Restaurant in Beihai.
Both groups arrived one after the other, with less than three minutes between them.
"Old Ma, long time no see! Come, let me introduce you. These are my new friends, Shen Wan and Zhou Chi," Yi Hong said, then turned to the two of them and added with a smile, "And this is the President of Giant Peak Group I mentioned, Mr. Ma Xiangqian, President Ma."
"Old Yi's friends are my friends. Please, come inside," Ma Xiangqian said as he gestured graciously, his round belly giving him the appearance of a jovial Maitreya Buddha.
Tonight, Zhou Chi was dressed in a shirt paired with khaki casual pants. While it wasn't overly formal, it was still respectful in front of others.