What was Boss Luo doing just then?
Nothing.
"A meeting?"
"Yes, Captain."
In the study, Li Huamei nodded. While out today, she had finally managed to receive a message from Zhang Bolu.
This was also the first time Zhang Bolun had requested a face-to-face discussion with Boss Luo rather than passing messages through Momojiro.
"Is it convenient?" Boss Luo asked casually.
Li Huamei nodded. Having spent this time mingling with nobles and wealthy merchants, she understood all too well how terrifyingly famous [Li Wei Titus] had become in [Malindo]—which meant that countless people were secretly watching his every move.
"The venue has already been arranged," Li Huamei said directly. "I've leased and finished renovating a storefront on the busiest stretch of the First District in [Malindo]. Tomorrow is actually its opening day, so attending the opening would be perfectly natural for someone of your current standing, Captain."
Boss Luo nodded. It seemed Li Huamei really was treating this business as a business and managing it earnestly.
"Then let's do that." Boss Luo nodded. "It's been a while since I last saw Captain Zhang, too."
"All right, I'll send a reply right away!"
Boss Luo smiled. "By the way, Miss Long is back. I think she brought you some souvenirs. Go take a look."
"Xi Ruo is back?" Delight immediately spread across Li Huamei's face. "All right, Captain, I'll go see her now!"
As she stepped outside, however, she saw Linglong waiting by the door.
Li Huamei considered for a moment, then said, "I'm finished discussing my business. You can go in."
"All right." Linglong nodded.
Only after straightening her clothes and hair once more did she knock and enter.
Although she had only been staying at this villa for a short time, this direct disciple of a great sect from