The next morning, Qiao Anyan tidied himself up and left for Abdullah Company with Long Yunian.

Mulder did not appear again during this period of research, but today he welcomed them warmly at the entrance of the company.

Long Yunian took Joe Anyan out of the car and shook hands with Mulder politely. "Sorry for the trouble," he said apologetically. "Ah Li is currently resting. I will attend today's meeting."

"I've heard about President Little Long. ...