“This is not the place to talk, Mr Xia. Could we move somewhere else? We, Lockheed Martin, are also participating in this exhibition. The exhibition centre management has given us the use of an office, and it is quiet there. We can go there to talk,” said Beryl. 

Xia Lei shook his head. “I’m very busy now. I’m sorry but I won’t be going with you.”

“Mr Xia, I can guarantee that you won’t be disappointed,” said Beryl. 

‘This woman and her father are Japanese, and he has the special identity of captain of the Self Defence land troops. I might bring trouble to myself if I interact with him… But it sounds like there is some other meaning in her words. Is she hinting something at me?’ thought Xia Lei. 

Curiosity was a curious thing. 

“Please come with me, Mr Xia.” Beryl was especially polite today. 

Xia Lei hesitated. “Okay. I’ll go with you guys, but my time is limited so I won’t stay for long.” 

“No problem. This won’t take much of your time.” Beryl smiled, and turned to lead the way. 

Xia Lei’s gaze went to the...