"I'm Mark. You're a kind-hearted girl. Let's be friends," Mark extended his hand, displaying gentlemanly manners. As the atmosphere became slightly awkward, Mark's phone rang, and he excused himself to take the call.
During the wait, Edith overheard Mark speaking some German on the phone, which surprised her. She thought of Alston's interest in expanding into the German market and saw an opportunity in Mark's recent return from abroad.
"Sorry, I had a call from the company. Let's go over there for a drink and a chat," Mark suggested politely. Edith accepted, seeing a chance to discuss potential collaborations with Mark.
As they sat at the table, their conversation flowed smoothly. Edith, impressed by Mark's fluency in Chinese and German, inquired about his background. Mark, offering to introduce her to his friend's renowned company in Germany, extended a warm invitation for future collaborations.
