“All in all, this is a strictly business relationship.”

Jiang spoke simply, even now. His office was silent, the air being filled with such heavy tension, it was close to palpable. He looked up from the documents he was skimming. The storm outside picked up slightly, as a few seconds passed. He sighed, and took your lack of response as agreement.

“I take it you understand. You may leave.”

As if on cue, a servant appeared at the door.