"You shouldn't say that, Miss Huang." Martin gave Xie Ning a nod, a smile playing on his lips but not reaching his eyes.
'Even if I am screwing you over, what can you do about it?' he thought.
'You're already at the gate of the Barbarian Base. You're going in whether you like it or not!'
Xie Ning glanced cautiously at Martin and Gong Pingfan. "Ma, my father is the second-in-command of Golden City Base. He has plenty of people and supplies. You'd do well to remember that."
Hearing her threat, Martin sneered inwardly, but his face broke into a reassuring smile. "Miss Huang, you can rest assured! I might trick someone else, but I would never trick you!"
"After you, Miss Huang." A mocking smile tugged at the corner of Gong Pingfan's mouth as he gestured toward the main gate.
Xie Ning's small face was taut. She straightened her back and, putting on an act, stepped forward.
