The patent was approved on the day itself with Long Bing’s help. 

She was quick and her subordinate was quick too. Ke Jie knocked on the door of the Liang household when Xia Lei, Liang Si-Yao and Liang Zheng-Chun were done having dinner.

“And you are?” Liang Si-Yao did not recognise Ke Jie. She saw him holding a long plastic toolbox in his hands and couldn’t help feeling wary. 

Ke Jie cast a look into the doorway. 

Xia Lei spotted him and said, “Let him in, Si-Yao. He’s Ke Jie. He came looking for me.” 

“Please come in.” Liang Si-Yao gave him a smile and invited him in at Xia Lei’s words. 

Ke Jie did not say anything and his face was expressionless. He walked in and put the long plastic box at Xia Lei’s feet and said, “The items you’ve requested are in there. Contact her when you’re done. She will collect.” 

“I’ll finish it as quickly as I can,” said Xia Lei. 

Liang Si-Yao walked to Xia Lei’s side and smiled. “Please have a seat, Mr Ke. I’ll make tea.” 

“No need, thanks....