When Qin Siyang finished his story, Yan Ran and Yan Xiaojie wore faint smiles, while Yan Xiaowen's face darkened outright.
None of them were fools. They understood Qin Siyang's meaning perfectly.
To put it plainly, the three members of the Yan Family had come to Zhao Longfei today to ask a favor.
Since they were asking Zhao Longfei for help, and Zhao Longfei had invited Qin Siyang as an honored guest, they owed Qin Siyang some respect, whatever his identity.
Qin Siyang said nothing more and quietly leafed through the files, inwardly scoffing at Yan Xiaowen.
As the saying went, even before beating a dog, you had to consider its master!
Of course, Qin Siyang did not consider himself Zhao Longfei's dog, but the principle was much the same.
Zhao Longfei chuckled, breaking the awkward silence. "Every generation produces its own talents. Just as I watch you rising stars leave an old-timer like me behind, you'll eventually see newcomers surpass you, too. All right, enough of that. Yan Xiaojie, sorry for the trouble, but please explain the business you want to do with us in detail."
"Huh?" Yan Xiaojie looked puzzled. "Just say it outright? But..."
His gaze lingered on Yan Xiaowen and Yan Ran for a moment, signaling to Zhao Longfei that outsiders were still present.
Zhao Longfei said, "There's only one invitation, and all three of you want it, so naturally, you'll have to bid. We of the Zhao Family do business fairly and honestly, without cheating young or old. So-"
Zhao Longfei slapped an invitation onto the table and smiled. "The highest bidder wins."
Yan Xiaowen, Yan Ran, and Yan Xiaojie all froze, exchanging astonished looks.
Was that even an option?
But this was Zhao Longfei's turf, so naturally, he set the rules. If he demanded open