Xiao Rongyan gazed at Bai Qingyan with an honest look.
Bai Qingyan suddenly understood.
Her trusted Ji Tingyu was near Niujiao Mountain, which was why Xiao Rongyan came to find her.
She glanced at the map, tapping the stone table with her finger as she asked, "Mr. Xiao, the business you mentioned, is it related to these mountains?"
Xiao Rongyan stood up straight and looked at Bai Qingyan seriously. "To be honest, Miss Bai... there are iron mines in these mountains."
He had thought it over carefully, putting aside personal feelings. Since Bai Qingyan's people were hiding in this area, it would be impossible to keep his mining activities from her.
Rather than engaging in a battle of wits and courage with someone as strategic and intelligent as Bai Qingyan while dealing with negotiations with various countries, it was better to be frank. This way, they could form a partnership that would benefit both parties.