"Your Mr. Brooke is truly gracious. Come now, I haven't been on camera for quite some time." Hasan Abed seemed to be in high spirits.
"Mr. Abed would undoubtedly look dashing on camera," Gao Song sincerely remarked as he pulled out his phone and launched a video call.
Gu Zichen's avatar appeared instantly on the screen, and he started speaking in French.
Gao Song served as the translator nearby.
"My apologies, Mr. Abed," Gu Zichen said. "My father is critically ill, and I hurried back home, missing our business negotiation. I hope my wife hasn't disappointed you too much."
"Of course not. Your wife is a beautiful and graceful woman. I'm confident our discussion will be very pleasant."
"It's truly an honor to receive your acknowledgment," Gu Zichen replied.
"Mr. Brooke, since your father is gravely ill, could I offer a few words of greeting to him?"
"Of course," Gu Zichen said, turning the video to the side.
