Edward nodded and hunched to lead the way ahead. He was in his early forties, well maintained, but the flattery was very annoying.

After a casual chat with the Minister of Commerce at night, the three men came in together.

"Hey hey, this restaurant is the most characteristic restaurant in our city. Wait till next night and the minister have a good taste of our local characteristics..." Edward turned and smiled flatteringly, his face almost crowded out a flower.

The Minister of Commerce also took the message: "Edward took great pains this time. He asked me many times to have dinner with you, so I called him without consulting you....