Wasn't I Dreaming?

 Undaunted by her refusal he decides to tempt her with money."I will pay triple. I pulled a muscle in my leg chasing you."

Emmi has an impish grin on her face."Are you sure you didn't hurt yourself while you were entertaining that woman? And I didn't hear an apology for lying to me."

"Pfft! I said I would pay triple."

"Didn't you say you have a meeting? Was that a lie also?"

"I do have a meeting but it isn't until this afternoon." Actually I don't mind letting that bitch Daphne Drake sit and wait for me. I am tense. I want a massage.

 "I guess I have time. Can you pay me after the massage? I am treating someone to lunch today after class."

"Who?"

"Well, I am excited so I will share... Jiang Weimeng. He said he has some good news to tell me. I think he found a medicinal herb farm for us to buy."

"You two are going into business together?"

"Yes. He is willing to take a chance and invest with me."