Gu Shiyin gave Davis a grateful smile from a distance.
She merely mentioned to Davis the exotic decorations in the hall, not expecting the suggestion of the Byzantine style to fit so well. Indeed, Davis still had a scholarly air about him, even when he was so brazenly staking a claim.
— Very good, Mr. Dean, continue with these surprising revelations.
— Our exchange is going rather smoothly, isn't it?
Seizing the chance, she emphasized to everyone with a slightly exaggerated tone, "So it's the Byzantine style, no wonder it's so luxurious!"
The archaeologists, caught off guard, took a moment before retorting, "Dean Davis, what supports your conclusion?"
Science demands evidence; archaeology demands even more evidence!
Davis stepped forward and pointed to the hall's surrounding columns: "The carvings on these are typical of Ancient Roman palace columns, featuring geometric and botanical patterns that are traditional in our Western culture."
