Not only was Murphy surprised, but even Gao Yang had to reassess Number Thirteen; he would go as far as bribe Murphy with kickbacks.
Being stared at by both of them, Number Thirteen shrugged and smirked at Gao Yang, "Don't look at me like that, I learned it from you."
Gao Yang was taken aback, "Don't talk nonsense, I've never taught you how to give kickbacks."
Number Thirteen laughed, "Using someone else's money to do favors, benefiting yourself in the process, isn't that exactly what you're good at?"
Gao Yang angrily refuted, "Nonsense! When have I ever done such a thing, when have I ever…"
Gao Yang trailed off because he realized he actually did this sort of thing quite often—winning favor without spending his own resources. Like the guns he stole from Poloneshenko and handed over to Morgan, earning massive gratitude without spending a dime.
