"Wait a minute." Master Chen Er quickly composed himself from a moment of panic—being perceived as a 'master' is necessary when mingling among wealthy merchants and officials.
If you can't even bluff people, how can you do any business afterward?
The gentleman in front of him didn't seem to be local—Chen Er had investigated all the notable figures in the area over the years.
But as the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake... with his background and resources locally, Chen Er believed that if something went wrong, someone would step up to protect him—though distant water can't put out a nearby fire.
"Master Chen, are you afraid?" A man in a black suit cracked his knuckles, the sound of popping joints combined with a cold smile on his face giving a sense of intimidation.
