Lin Qi forced a smile as he dealt with Qiao Xi.
Facing the "Capitalist," Lin Qi had to be on his absolute A-game. He couldn't afford to show even the slightest weakness.
Under Jingang's strange gaze, Lin Qi exchanged communication IDs with her. Then, remaining where he was, he said, "Councilor Qiao Xi, I have to prepare for my other visitors, so I'm afraid I can't see you all the way out."
"It's fine." Qiao Xi gave a slight nod and left with Jingang.
Lin Qi watched them until they were some distance away, then lowered his head and walked back into the meeting room.
Carefully reviewing the nearly hour-long exchange, Lin Qi thought to himself, 'I don't think I revealed any weaknesses. My true identity is still separate from my 'Wizard' persona.'
'The humble stance I took also fits my current identity—someone with some backing, but unwilling to leverage it completely…'
Feeling a bit calmer, Lin Qi looked at his visitor list.
