It really worked!
Watching Ross hand the phone to her, Yuan Shan gained an even deeper understanding of how effectively Fu Qian could keep up his persona.
Of course, she remained composed on the surface. After exchanging a glance with Fu Qian, she simply gestured for him to answer.
After all, she'd been introduced as his employer.
If he was set on pretending to be a desperate outlaw, she might as well play along.
Fu Qian's performance was flawless. After a perfectly timed exchange of glances, he took the phone.
"You know, gamblers are like that."
Ross had changed his tune in the space of a second. He looked a little awkward, scratching his head as he offered an explanation.
"Chronic liars. Morally bankrupt."
"It's fine."
Yuan Shan propped her chin on her hand and watched Fu Qian talk.
"Gamblers aren't the only ones like that."
"Mr. Xun?"
Fu Qian had naturally heard Yuan Shan's jab, but he wasn't about to take offense.
Just then, a rather magnetic voice came through the phone.
The speaker talked at an unhurried pace, and didn't seem particularly bothered by the way Fu Qian had used force to find him.
"It's a pleasure to see young people like you in Night Holy Capital. The only thing that would make me happier is if I'd seen you two days earlier."
The mysterious Midas sounded entirely sincere as he praised him.
"I'm not in a very convenient position at the moment, so please forgive me for contacting you this way. First, could you tell me why you're looking for me?"
"Simple. I regret not coming here sooner, and I'd like to make up for it."
After listening carefully to the explanation, Fu Qian felt thoroughly satisfied.
"There are clearly exciting things in the works in