20. A New Plan

After several more rounds, we all fall back, panting.

"Well, that was unexpected." Valerie says, ending the silence.

"Agreed." Shanyuan remarks, standing up to grab his pants from the floor.

"However, we need to get down to business." Shanyuan remarks, suddenly turning serious.

Val immediately stands up and waltzes in his direction.

"Sit down and get dressed." Shanyuan commands in a firm tone.

It's clear our time of distractions has run out.

"No more distractions. I'm here for serious matters. Now, you will either listen, or I can go back to the Triad and tell them to remove the Industrial Guild from the Triad effective immediately." Shanyuan remarks, leaving no room for question.

Both Valerie and I nod our heads and quickly get dressed.

Shanyuan sits at my seat behind my desk as Valerie takes the seat opposite him. I look at him with a raised brow wondering why he's in my chair, when I feel Val tap my leg. I look at her and watch as she signals me to sit down and not make a scene. I