Young Master Su cleared his throat awkwardly, suddenly feeling a bead of cold sweat forming near his temple. He genuinely had not expected this young student to possess such frighteningly sharp negotiation skills, nor such a terrifyingly accurate awareness of the market's future direction. It was as if she were reading a ledger of the future that no one else could see.
"It was merely an opening offer, Student Bai. One must still account for the significant, specialised labour costs required for such an intricate and delicate dismantling process..." Young Master Su attempted to explain, though his voice sounded noticeably more defensive and strained than before.
"Then let us skip the opening performance entirely and move directly to the final conclusion." Bai Xifeng interrupted flatly, her tone leaving absolutely no room for further argument. "Two thousand taels per carcass. Paid upfront, in full, and without delay."
