Bab 78: Seventy-eight. A bigger house is not always better.

Lu Li snapped back to reality, his gaze falling on the ceaselessly ringing telephone.

The call was ultimately picked up, and he silently placed it to his ear.

"It's great you're at the Detective Agency."

The familiar voice came through the receiver, which Lu Li connected with Marcus. After a brief pause, Lu Li spoke softly, "Is there an issue?"

"Er... do you want the truth or a lie?"

"I want both."

"Oh ho ho, Detective Lu Li sure is greedy. The lie is that I'm just calling to catch up, considering we haven't been in touch for a few days, hehehe... The truth is, I have a new commission for you."

"I'm not available for the moment..."

"Don't be in a hurry to refuse. The client this time is quite generous."

"...How much?"

"Between 300 and 500 shillings. The client is a sucker from Himbest who isn't quite familiar with the local prices. Opportunities like this don't come often."

"When do I start?"

"Er... do you want the good news or the bad news?"

"I want both."