A tall, burly man of about thirty-five hurried over.
Da Liu said nothing, his expression calm... even slightly cold.
The burly man was visibly agitated. He came up and grabbed Da Liu's wrist tightly. "It really is you, Officer Liu! I knew you weren't dead! Even though they said you died in the Jilei Mountain incident and even found your body, I knew you had to be alive!"
Da Liu casually shook off his hand.
"It's me, Kang Qi! Officer Liu, you don't remember me?!"
"Sorry, you've mistaken me for someone else." Da Liu said expressionlessly, "I don't know you, and I have no idea who the person you're talking about is. If you're looking for someone, you can check the room announcements."
"What? You clearly are..." Kang Qi froze, then his expression changed. He hurriedly nodded. "I understand. You're on a mission... It must be that."
Da Liu frowned and was about to speak.
Kang Qi quickly said, "Our Special Investigation Department brought ten brothers this time. Too many people came to this auction, so headquarters was afraid something might happen and secretly arranged for us to keep watch... Here's my new contact information. Once it's convenient and safe, remember to contact me! The brothers all miss you! Whatever happens, we'll always have your back!"
A card was swiftly stuffed into Da Liu's palm, and Kang Qi hurried away without looking back.
Da Liu silently glanced at the number on the card and let out a soft breath. The card instantly burned to ashes in his hand... He leaned silently against the side and lit a cigarette.
When he had smoked halfway, footsteps approached... Soon, Zhao Wumian and Pei Yulou entered his view--along with a burly man and a child who looked about ten.
"Mr. Liu, were you