After they entered the office, Xia Lei said to Annina, “Go to the rest lounge and stay there. Come out only if I call you.” 

“Nn.” Annina suddenly drew close, and kissed Xia Lei on the cheek before she went to hide in the rest lounge. 

Xia Lei was afraid that she had left a lipstick mark, so he wiped his face with a tissue. The sat on the sofa after he straightened his clothing to wait for the Germans to arrive. He was organising what he wanted to say in his head too, and preparing himself to meet the negotiating party. 

Lu Sheng led two Germans into the office a few minutes later. 

They were a man and a woman, and they were both in their forties. The man was big and tall, taller than Xia Lei by a head, and he was emotionless, very serious. The woman was like Annina, with beautiful golden hair and a pair of silver-framed spectacles. She looked like the very knowledgeable sort. 

Lu Sheng was about to speak when Xia Lei cut him off. “Lu Sheng, please go about your work. I shall receive these two guests.” 

“Yes.” Lu Sheng turned and left Xia Lei’s office. 

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