231 Always Recycle 2 in 1 (2/2)

In other words, being observant was the most important criteria; the other requirements were not so serious.

”Then, you go and find someone that can fake it.” Han Chu shrugged. ”As long as you think that the man can complete the contract, I'm fine with it. How he goes about completing the contract, I have no comments.”

”Even so, that is not that easy to find. Even though this is just a rich family near the coal mining village, they are ultimately a family of business people—it will not be easy to trick them.” Ye Shuang was in the middle of a headache when her phone rang.

She glanced at her phone and saw that it was an unregistered number. ”Hello, this is Ye Shuang. I'm sorry, but who is calling?”

”I'm Xu Jian.” Xu Jian's voice came from the phone, and he sounded confident like the young man who had just graduated from college. ”Xiao Shuang‽ I found a new job, and I just wanted to call to tell you that. Other than that, I'm going back to San Lin City for a holiday for the next few days. Are you free tomorrow? We…”

”Xu Jian‽” Ye Shuang almost jumped up from her seat in happiness. She suddenly realized that she had the perfect candidate. ”I have a part time job that you might be interested in. There is no need for actual qualifications as long as you know how to fake it! One week for 50,000, and I'll take a thirty percent commission!”

Xu Jian frowned. How come this sounds so similar to when Uncle called me up for that valuable job‽

…

One hour later, Xu Jian arrived at Ye Shuang's apartment, following the address that he had gotten on the phone. He looked so hesitant and nervous.

Han Chu was still in the living room with his head lowered at the laptop. He was typing something. Ye Shuang had changed into a casual outfit and was cooking leisurely. When she heard the doorbell, she quickly went to open the door and welcomed the man into the room. She offered Xu Jian a pair of slippers. ”I'm making supper. Why don't you stay to join us?”

”Er, okay.” Xu Jian revealed an awkward smile. After he got through the door and entered the room, Xu Jian looked at the interior design. He could not help but sigh. When he was still at An Corps, he could be said to be at the height of his life, a winner in life. However, the few times that he had sent Ye Shuang home, he had failed to get the girl's approval to come up to her place. Now that he was down on his luck and found a position for a normal employee in another district, when the difference between him and Ye Shuang was so big, he had the chance to come here.

Ye Shuang felt down for a while before following Ye Shuang into the dining room to sit down. Han Chu, who had been working on his laptop on the sofa, finally raised his head. He glanced at Xu Jian and walked over to sit down and ask Ye Shuang, ”Is this the man?”

”Brother Han probably has not seen him in person before, right? This is Xu Jian.” Ye Shuang made the introduction with a smile before going into the kitchen to fetch the cooked food. ”Shall we talk over supper?”

”I've seen him before.” Han Chu nodded as he picked up the chopsticks. He picked up a mushroom and chewed it in his mouth as he accepted the bowl of rice from Ye Shuang. He swallowed and added, ”Even though I've not seen the man before, with the addition to the profile, his picture is on it.”

Ye Shuang understood it instantly and knew what this profile that Han Chu was referring to was.

The Xi Hwa Organization's information had a specific folder in Han Chu's computer. Other than the various online registration and accounts of the organization's companies within the country, it naturally also included the profiles of the employees who had been investigated and studied. As the worker from the organization that first appeared in San Lin City, Xu Jian's profile was included. Even though he looked like he had already quitted the job, Han Chu still kept his profile.

Xu Jian accepted the bowl of rice from Ye Shuang and gave her his thanks. He looked at the two with confusion. He had no idea what they were talking about. Ye Shuang sat down at the dining table and picked at a piece of chicken with a smile. ”Xu Jian might not know Brother Han. He's not from San Lin City, so the information you got from your uncle probably would not have his details.”

Xu Jian was feeling awkward. It did not feel nice to have his dark history exposed like that.

”Brother Han is from Beijing, and he's a headhunter. Hmm, if I put it this way, you'll probably understand the relationship already. The current CEO working at An Corps is one of his people.” Ye Shuang smiled like this was nothing. It was as if she did not realize that, before this, they were technically in opposite camps.

Then again, she really had forgotten about that. Since she did not mind it, why should Han Chu, the character who was only indirectly related to the situation, feel awkward?

After Xu Jian heard that, he felt even more conflicted. He looked at Han Chu's calm demeanor, and he really did not know what to think. Is this man really that hard to grasp, or has he no idea of my history? No, that shouldn't be it. He has just mentioned he has my profile, so he has to know me. In that case, I can only say this man's heart is too stable.

In comparison, Xu Jian, who was acting so flustered, was in a losing battle with Han Chu. Han Chu glanced at Ye Shuang and casually added a fatal blow. ”You forgot to tell him, you're my agent. You're the one responsible for the cases at San Lin City, including the earlier investigation and cleansing of the internal problem at An Corps…”

Since when did the world become so cruel? It was false to say that Xu Jian was okay when he was beaten down and dragged from the top right down to the bottom. However, since making the decision to leave San Lin City, these things had not really been that important to him anymore. Even if there was no Ye Shuang, there would be someone else.

He had been doing something illegal, so it was only a matter of time before karma caught up to him. Since he had already done the deed, he had prepared to deal with the repercussions. Therefore, after hearing the revelation from Han Chu, Xu Jian was only wrecked by disappointment and disbelief for that split second before he recovered. Then, he sighed and said self-deprecatingly, ”No wonder I lost so badly back then. I lost to Xiao Shuang's beauty trap.”

”I don't think you'll be able to pretend like you're not interested in woman for the rest of your life.” Ye Shuang chided him, and this surprisingly light attitude helped Xu Jian put down many grievances from the past.

”But all that is not important anymore.” Ye Shuang was not influenced by the atmosphere at the dining table at all. As she ate, she gestured. ”It's like this. Brother Han has just received a case, and it is just around the edge of San Lin City, so it has fallen into my hands. Long story short, I need someone to play the role of a butler, and the person has to be as professional as he can be. He has to make it seem like his master—who is in reality just a normal girl—is a socialite from a powerful family.”

”Why are you telling me that?” Xu Jian was confused. He thought about it and asked, ”Don't tell me you want to offer me this job?”

”Well, you have the job experience already. This is perfect for you.” Ye Shuang frowned. ”You were such a good actor back then.”

Is she serious about this? Or is she mocking me?

Xu Jian looked at Ye Shuang seriously, and after he realized that she was really sincere in offering him this job, he answered with some hesitation. ”This… It's not that I don't want to help you, but I've already decided not to do anything like that anymore. This is a corporate crime, and before this, I was blinded by greed, but…”

Xu Jian was worried. He did not understand why Ye Shuang would get involved with something like this.

Han Chu ate a piece of fish and raised his head to ask, ”Why is this a corporate crime?”

Then he continued to explain the situation. ”This is a love story between a young master and his Cinderella. He just wanted to make a play for his family because he is afraid that they will object to his relationship. It was the man who gave us the request, so there is no cheating involved.”

Since it was the son that wanted to cheat his parents, then the son was the one with the mistake—this had nothing to do with the employees that were hired. Xu Jian choked on such a reason. He really did not expect that there would be a son who would cooperate with outsiders to trick his own parents…

”But I…” Xu Jian stammered like he was still undecided.

Ye Shuang slammed her palm on the table and asked, ”Will you do it or not‽”

”…Fine.”

After dragging Xu Jian on board, the atmosphere at the table lightened. Since he had already promised it, Xu Jian decided to let bygones be bygones. After all, what Ye Shuang asked him to do was different from what his uncle had told him to. The former was to help the client put up a front, but the latter was to steal other people's company secrets. The job scope was technically the same, but the setting was completely different, and that made these two separate jobs.

Xu Jian left after supper. Han Chu copied Xu Jian's profile and added it to the talent storage. Then he looked at Ye Shuang rather speechlessly. ”You sure know how to recycle.”

”One has to find the correct space to work to live up to one's full potential.” Ye Shuang smiled. ”If Xu Jian was not so old already, I think he'd be a good actor.”

At least he already knew how to act like a wolf in sheep's clothing. Ye Shuang did not mean that in a bad way. So many actors would waste away their whole lives without finding out their designated role.

After confirming the case member, they continued to discuss the actual working hours and details like how Xu Jian should connect with the client, the things that he should pay attention to during the contract, and the details of the money transaction.

Han Chu taught Ye Shuang how to come up with the draft for the contract. As he replied to the client, he copied the email and forward it to the Ye Shuang. About one hour later, when Han Chu was confirming the details with Ye Shuang, Ye Shuang suddenly stood up and went into the bedroom.

Han Chu was beyond confused. About ten minutes later, Brother Shuang walked out from the bedroom after changing into the male outfit. Brother Shuang's smile could melt snow, and she calmly took the space that she had vacated earlier. ”Sorry, had to go change for a minute. Brother Han, have you already completed the contract? If there's no problem, should I mail it to the client now?”

Even though he had found out certain truths, Han Chu still thought that the girl should act accordingly around him—at the very least, she should not commit to such… insane activities… in his presence. She should act like an actual woman.

He needed time to get used to this.