C283 The Coronation Ceremony(2)

So, he returned the gesture with a polite smile.

This smile, in fact, was an informal litmus test to gauge one's willingness to engage in conversation. A returned smile signaled an openness to communicate.

Wang Changqing was unaware of this tacit custom.

"Hey there, friend, the name's Habu. Pleased to meet you." The human briskly approached Wang Changqing, extending his right hand in greeting