Li Pan, seething with resentment but managing a strained smile, said,
"Since Mr. Imai holds you in such high regard, Yamazaki, why don't you join them for a few drinks? I'll keep an eye on the merchandise."
"Yes, manager, if you'll excuse me."
And with that, Yamazaki was pulled upstairs to drink. Imai Shoichiro treated him as an underclassman from Tokyo University, introducing him to the young ladies and gentlemen of a certain circle. Then the androids quickly brought in the meals, and the group began their jovial feast.
Li Pan was left sitting all alone downstairs, with the android sitting in front of him holding the case with the Golden Buddha inside, showing it to him without even offering him a glass of water.
Li Pan felt like a driver who brought his boss to a business banquet but wasn't eligible to sit at the table and instead had to wait in the car...
Damn these accursed Sky People! It was no accident; they definitely did it on purpose, fuck!
