After raising my glass in a toast to Eden Martha, I smiled and said, “Eden, Old Wu has long mentioned to me that your grasp of the matters in Jingmen is quite remarkable. While you know only half of what transpires above, you possess comprehensive insight into everything below. I was initially sceptical, but upon my arrival in Jingmen, it has become abundantly clear that your intelligence is truly unparalleled!”
As I spoke, I gave a thumbs-up to Eden Martha.
He downed the contents of his cup in one swig, followed by a bite of beef, savouring the flavour as he chewed and remarked, “You rascal, don’t flatter me too much. We both know our worth. However, if it’s reliable intel you seek, I can confidently say there’s no one in Jingmen more astute than us!”
Well aware of my flattery, Eden Martha accepted my praise with evident satisfaction.
“Now, what is it you wish to inquire about?”