Although his family was a merchant family with some money and a respectable standing in Haicheng, Third Master Zhu still didn't dare offend him.
Just then, a foreigner in a sharply tailored suit walked over. Speaking in awkward Chinese, he extended his hand to Su Qiao with great gentlemanly courtesy:
"Miss Su, hello. My name is John, and I'm your fan. I run a record company. May I buy you a drink and discuss producing a record for you?"
Su Qiao acted as if she hadn't seen his hand and looked at him with an innocent expression.
Sister Jin hurriedly explained, "Mr. John, I'm sorry, but Miss Su can't see."
"It's all right. I was being discourteous."
John shook his head, withdrew his hand apologetically, and looked somewhat embarrassed.
"Miss Su, I'm very sincere. I'd like you to become a singer under my company. Could you spare me some time so we can discuss it properly?"
"Please rest assured, I have the financial means. I don't just have a record company here—I also have record companies in Country M and Country F, and neither is small. With your talent in this area, I'll definitely propel you onto the international stage and make you an international superstar."
Seeing that he was fairly polite, Su Qiao thought for a moment before shaking her head. "I can't see, and there are too many people here. It's noisy, and I could easily bump into something and fall, so let's find somewhere quiet and talk another time."
"Okay, then we'll arrange another time. I'll definitely find a quiet café or Western restaurant to meet with you."
John also felt that this wasn't a good place for a conversation, so he nodded readily without pestering her further.
Seeing that even such an influential foreigner had been