“Here.” Lan Jue handed a strip of golden cloth to An Liu.
The silver woman tenderly opened the cloth to discover seven fingers and a check inside.
“Did you pay as well?” An Liu looked pointedly at Lan Jue.
“I can, but you’d have to pay me back,” he responded, beaming a smile at her.
“Fine.” An Liu grunted, her eyes softening somewhat.
Lan Jue went on. “Show these gentlemen out of Skyfire Avenue. Make sure they aren’t allowed back in.”
She nodded once again, straightening her posture before offering a formal bow. “I will be submitting a report concerning this dereliction of duty, and will await punishment.”
Lan Jue lifted his hand, wanting to pat her shoulder. But his hand stopped in the air when he saw her eyes. “It’s fine, don’t be so grave. Off you go, you’re busy.” He dropped his hand, turned, and made his way in to the jewelry store.
Ting ting ting!
“Welcome back boss,” Lin Guoguo greeted pleasantly.
“Clever Guoguo. Where’s Mika?” he asked.
