301 What Time Is It? (1/2)
Where there are people, there will be conflict.
Honestly, there was nothing surprising that there would be traitors from the enemy camp. Even the good guys would have a hard time achieving unity, much less the bad guys who were only working together due to mutual benefits.
Other than that, it was impossible for a bad guy to turn because they were suddenly inspired by justice. Most of the time, it was because the benefits were no longer mutual, or they had spent too much time together and had begun accumulating resentment.
That was because the reason these people gathered was not simple. Even if they betrayed, they would not turn to become loyal to Ye Shuang immediately. At most, it would be a mutual cooperation. For example, you wanted to injure my organization, and I happened to hate the organization's leader…
Edward could still be considered someone with honor. At least he was not betraying for the sake of something physical but because of his spiritual desire. It sounded better on paper, but in reality, it was betrayal plain and simple.
”I am not your enemy,” Edward explained. ”Of course, I know you probably feel hostility toward us, but that is not important… Based on the performance I've seen so far, I'm satisfied, but that doesn't mean that you have enough power, so…”
Edward was silent for a while like he was coming to a decision before continuing. ”I can give you three hints. One, my mother's name is Cynthia. Two, the organization was formed before the formation of the Egmont Group. Three, our actual establishment is already more than forty years old… If you can guess the message that I'm trying to tell you, then you will voluntarily come and find me.”
That might not be true—perhaps she might not want to get involved… Ye Shuang flashed a smile that did not reach her eyes. ”Then I shall go back home to understand what is happening for now.”
Perhaps because Ye Shuang did not want to play with him, the excitement Edward showed at the beginning quickly disappeared. He returned to his state of laziness. He half-collapsed on the island, looking just like a slab of pork…
”You're leaving France so soon?” Edward sighed. ”Life really is boring. I should have waited a few days before I tell you these things.”
”I think you have selected the best time to tell me.” Ye Shuang pouted. ”I might be busy in a few days, and it will soon be the time for me to return to China. Meanwhile, you have to stay back to clean up Xia Cheng's mess. If we do not have the time to clear the air, next time we meet, we'll be at each other's throat. How sad'll that be?”
Edward thought about it. He tutted and said, ”Fine, then I shall wish you good luck and hope that we can have a good time the next time we meet… By the way, I'll give you an extra tip. Have you seen last year's Time magazine? The annual people of the year for the European version…”
”Huh?” Ye Shuang was baffled.
Edward chuckled darkly. ”If I'm not mistaken, your little friend should be a very good thief, right? Everyone knows France is famous for its thieves, but in reality, their technique is not that good… Do you know Cedrick, who was on the magazine last year? According to insider information, he is also in France.”
…
”Cedrick, American Michigan local, also known as 'the Gentleman'. He is a thief with a very high IQ. After he graduated from high school at the age of 15, he was directly approached by Columbia University. He did not accept the offer but left school. After all, he stole about seven airplanes as along with many cars and ferries. He is related to many theft cases and fourteen important jewelry stores…
”During the investigation, if Cedrick ever shows up on the surveillance tape, he will be wearing a business suit and a pair of gentlemanly white gloves, smiling shyly at the camera… But due to a lack of direct evidence and fingerprints, the police have been unable to bring him to justice.”
Ol' K had collected all the information that he could find on the internet, and he could not suppress the excited tone in his words. ”Wow, the man is so cool! Xiao Su was targeted? If the culprit is really the gentleman, then there is no need to be mad. How many people want to meet him but are unable to!”
”That is the guy!” Su Zheng pointed at the picture that Ol' K sent over. ”I remember that face. He was there when I lost my phone, but I had no idea he's also a thief! No wonder I felt he was weird. The day was so bright, and he was wearing a suit, tie, and a pair of white gloves… I should have known that weird people have weird habits!”
Ye Shuang was speechless. ”Calm down… Even though we now know who stole your phone, you have no evidence… Fine, I know you probably won't want to settle this through an official channel… But other than that, you don't know his location. Even if you want to settle this privately, we have to find the man first.”