This was clearly meant to provoke me, but he didn't need to bother—I already knew there was no avoiding this door today.
I pushed open the door and found a study. The surrounding walls were lined with bookshelves and display cases, and the overall decor had a somewhat Republic-era feel. In the center of the study stood a large mahogany desk, behind which sat a bald man who appeared to be browsing through some documents.
This was my first time meeting Xue Chengling's father, and he looked somewhat different from what I had imagined. I had originally pictured a rather fierce-looking man, never expecting to meet such a refined and elegant bald gentleman.
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