After dinner, Gao Yue said he would take Chen Miao down to the basement to see some of the wine he had stored there. But once they reached the basement, he led Chen Miao into a small room.
The moment he shut the door, the warm smile vanished from Gao Yue's face, replaced by a solemn expression.
"Comrade San Shui, since this is our first meeting, let me introduce myself properly."
"I'm Gao Yue, an overseas investigator with Great Xia's Emergency Affairs Administration. From now on, I'll be responsible for assisting you with all your activities in Kyoto Prefecture."
Chen Miao reached out and shook his hand.
"Chen San Shui, temporary consultant with Great Xia's Administration. Sorry for the trouble I'll be causing you in the days ahead."
With the introductions finished, the smile returned to Gao Yue's face.
"Comrade San Shui, feel free to ask any questions you have. We can discuss anything in this little room."
After sitting down, Chen Miao glanced around the room.
He extended his perception, but it could not escape this cramped space.
Seeing the surprise on Chen Miao's face, Gao Yue explained, "This room has been renovated three times. The most recent was six months ago, when we used the latest material sent by the Administration to line the entire interior."
"This material blocks outside surveillance. If you need to discuss anything important in the future, just tell me or Cai Yin that you'd like a drink."
Chen Miao nodded, pleased with the Administration's arrangements.
Then he asked about the feng shui formation in the house.
"When I bought this house, a friend I'd made in the Island Nation introduced me to an onmyoji, who set up this feng shui formation for me."
"It provides some protection against natural disasters and improves the