Houghton let out a perfectly timed smile: "Sir, our visit to you this time is no big deal, just delivering some goods. Richard Hoot used to be my assistant at the company and asked me the other day to get him some fine tobacco. After asking in detail, I learned you had arrived in Moscow."
Arthur heard Houghton's words and smiled slightly, his gaze lingering on him for a moment.
He lightly nodded and said: "Richard certainly knows how to enjoy life, but him having you come all the way is indeed a surprise to me."
Houghton smiled slightly, somewhat reservedly: "Sir, Captain Hoot and I have known each other for many years. He helped me quite a bit when he worked at the Moscow Company. This visit can be considered an old friendship, and I take this opportunity to visit you, hoping it will benefit our cooperation."
Arthur nodded, turning to look at the wooden box on the ground: "Is this tobacco?"
