A less dignified man might squeal with glee, or even do a little dance, but Shen Luguang is above such things. He merely places a hand decorously over his mouth, his eyes sparkling with delight, and once he's mastered himself he says simply, "My friend, I think you were onto something before, when you suggested that these things might be put to good use. I think they could be very useful indeed, if made safe and properly controlled."

Then he smiles mysteriously and turns to see what mischief Liu Feiyu's gotten up to.