The sky in Shanghai is like being soaked in ink in autumn. It gets dark early, and there is also a cold and clammy wind, which blows on the face like a knife, making it cold to the bones. The General Chamber of Commerce Building on North Suzhou River Road stands on the edge of the Suzhou River like a stone Buddha. It has red brick walls, Baroque-style carvings, and a very high dome. When you stand inside, your words will echo. This place is like no other in Shanghai. The place where businessmen struggled to get in was even more packed with people today. It was a bustling place, filled with oily-haired, pink-faced, and satin mandarin-wearing bosses. The smell of cigarettes, wine, and perfume mixed together, making people's nose uncomfortable.
My name is Liu Mo. I am twenty-three years old. I am the youngest consultant of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce.
At this moment, I was sitting on the wicker chair next to the main seat of the meeting hall, with my fingers resting on the mahogany armrests. It seemed careless, but in fact my fingertips were trembling slightly. It was not because I was afraid, but because I was nervous. My heart was beating like a rabbit, and I was sweating on my spine.
