No Public Displays of Affection

Erin walked with the men back through the hall, as they approached the table Daniel stopped and spoke in a serious tone, "Mr.Stone, you should join me at my table."

Mr. Park stood up seeing them return, and came over eagerly.

"Mr.Yang, pleased to meet you. I am Gerard Park, Head of Sales at TSC."

Daniel shook his hand and looked at Fa Shen.

Fa Shen nodded and said "Mr.Yang insists that you and your colleagues sit at his table."

"Of course," said Mr.Stone politely.

Mr.Stone pulled Erin to join them.

As they followed Fa Shen, Mr.Stone whispered to Erin, "Try to make a good impression. He is arrogant, but his company invests in ours."

Erin looked uncomfortable, but nodded anyway.

When they approached the table some executives left the table to make room. Mr.Yang sat with Fa Shen and two other executives.

Mr.Park pulled out a seat for Erin. She smiled awkwardly and sat down.

Erin suddenly felt very aware of being the only woman at the table.