Sometimes, even when you're telling the truth, no one believes you.
Certainly, given the image Gao Yang consistently strives to build, it would be strange if anyone did believe him.
When Gao Yang and Sergei shook hands, the air seemed to freeze.
After shaking his arm vigorously a few times, Sergei withdrew his hand, then looked Gao Yang up and down and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Peter Ram, I know you've done an outstanding job in Yemen. To be frank, there's a rumor circulating internationally recently that Russia has dispatched troops to intervene in the Yemeni civil war, even deploying missile troops. The recent missile strikes are proof. You've done well."
Gao Yang smiled and said, "You're too kind. You're flattering me."
Salim lightly coughed, raised his arm, and said, "Gentlemen, let's sit down and eat while we talk."
Gao Yang was slightly annoyed, feeling somewhat betrayed, but he wouldn't be particularly angry about it.
