The assistant followed her, fielding one phone call after another.
Ji Anning arrived at the private room, opened the door, and was warmly greeted by a tall and burly middle-aged foreign man. She quickened her pace to meet him, politely extending her right hand, "Director Beck, it is a pleasure to see you again."
Director Beck grinned, "Me too, it's an honor to see Miss Li once again."
They exchanged pleasantries while walking toward the dining table.
"Please, take a seat." Beck pulled out a chair like a gentleman and, with his other hand on Ji Anning's back, politely urged her to sit first.
Then he took the seat beside Ji Anning.
"Indeed." Beck stared at Ji Anning's face for a while, then suddenly said, "Looking at you now, you are most suited to be Helian's partner—what your country calls 'a talented man and a beautiful woman'."
Upon hearing this, Ji Anning felt somewhat embarrassed and replied with a laugh, "Ha... Director Beck, you jest."
