The sun was already high in the sky when Li Mingshen was finally roused from his heavy slumber.
The previous night he had stayed up reading by lamplight for most of the night, so much so that he didn't even know when he had fallen asleep. For a moment, all he felt was numbness and soreness throughout his entire body.
Just as he was reaching for the tobacco pipe on the table to take a puff, a servant came in to report softly that visitors had arrived outside.
Upon hearing this, Li Mingshen instantly frowned deeply: "Haven't I told you lot that I'm bedridden and recovering these days, and that I won't be receiving any guests?"
"This time it's Procurement Officer Lu from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and Mr. Hashimoto. They've specifically requested to see Master."
Hashimoto?
Li Mingshen's mind cleared instantly, and he stared angrily at the servant: "What is he doing here? How did he get this information?"
