Zhou Xiuyun's expression immediately darkened. "Second Brother, what are you talking about?"
This statement sounded like a compliment for Xu Ke, but anyone could hear the sarcastic and mocking undertones.
"Nothing. I'm just complimenting Doctor Xu. Is there anything wrong with that?" Zhou Qingyong chuckled, and the smile that accompanied it seemed remarkably honest.
But Xu Ke and Tang Yingchang didn't believe for a second that this man was as he appeared; they suspected he was full of cunning.
"I don't dare accept President Yong's praise," Xu Ke replied with a faint smile, offering no further response.
If it had been anyone else being so sarcastic at their first meeting, Xu Ke wouldn't have hesitated to retaliate. But Zhou Qingyong was a Zhou, after all. On Zhou Family territory, he had to show some respect.
Zhou Qingyong's lips curled. "Doctor Xu is too humble. I heard…"
