Sif did not speak throughout; she silently observed the entire negotiation between Roland and Frank.
As they descended the stairs, she couldn't help but say, "This negotiation is completely different from what I imagined. Others always probe and pull during negotiations, but yours was direct."
Roland softly replied, "You're right, negotiations are complex. But I've never thought about negotiating. Frank's mistake is believing everything can be compromised and traded."
"Since someone is so eager to interfere, let them do it themselves."
Sif understood that the Jin Yuan people cared too much about face.
The freedom and rule of law they championed have now become retaliatory blades.
As she walked down the stairs, Sif suddenly thought of something and curiously asked, "Roland, why does your voice sound pleasant when telling stories, but your singing is so unpleasant?"
"Sif, if I feel down, I might sing all night to soothe my emotions."
