Following Thomson into the room were Little Niu and a short-haired Eastern person.
Who is this?
A merchant from the East?
Or a relative of Little Niu?
Or perhaps...
He is Maxwell, and the one with the axe is actually the driver?
Just as a series of questions arose in William Whewell's mind, Thomson had already approached him and, pointing at Little Niu, said:
"Mr. Whewell, I'm glad I didn't let you down. I've completed my task."
"This is James Clark Maxwell, the second ever reduced-fee student in the history of Trinity College."
William Whewell: "..."
Interrupted by the unexpected appearance of the axe and Xu Yun, William Whewell temporarily blanked out, completely forgetting the act he had prepared.
First, he hastily shook hands with Thomson and then cautiously greeted Little Niu, avoiding the axe.
He then looked at Xu Yun with a probing gaze and asked Thomson:
"Classmate Thomson, who is this Eastern friend..."
