Wen Xinya sat by the side, secretly amused by the two of them. One was old and sly while the other was scheming and conniving. They were both experts at negotiating and beating around the bush to assert dominance.
Duke Moville first mentioned the Moville Family's current financial situation before agreeing to use the resources in exchange for the document. An impatient person would get anxious and lose the upper hand.
Yet, Si Yiyan was mysterious and unpredictable. The mines and resources were extremely tempting, for they were the real benefits. Yet, Si Yiyan managed to remain cool and collected throughout the discussion.
Since the decision had already been made, Wen Xinya was no longer interested in listening to the rest of the conversation. She began to fiddle with the chessboard in boredom.
Next, a pair of long and slender hands began picking up the white chess pieces.
