304 An Amazing Example of Chinese Culture (2/2)
”Really? Such an easily-impressed foreigner. He has fallen to the charm of the skills cultivated over thousands of years, right?” Su Zheng laughed proudly and then shivered. ”But I still feel something is not right.”
Ye Shuang played dead. Even though it was unkind to her employee, it was better not to cause unnecessary conflict. Even though Edward had a sharp tongue, he was quite a valuable asset. If she really could pull the man to her side, even if it was just a mutually-beneficial relationship, Ye Shuang could save plenty of time and energy.
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After comforting Su Zheng, Ye Shuang released the girl into the wild so that she could finish her job before Cedrick and the old man parted. Ye Shuang and Edward sat not far away and watched the event unfold.
”Are you sure your friend can do it?” Edward's eyes became more focused after he noticed that Su Zheng had gotten close to Cedrick. His attitude was not that abrasive, but the words that came out of his mouth were. It was one thing for him to watch, but he had to comment like the sharp-tongued host of reality TV shows. ”Wow, your friend is walking to him that openly? Even though her expression is natural, her route is so direct. Cedrick will definitely notice her…”
Ye Shuang silently pressed a button on her phone, and then the phone gave a 'beep' sound. Edward asked curiously, ”What are you doing?”
”I'm recording you and I'll send it to my friend.” Ye Shuang raised her head. ”Even though she doesn't know French, if she's interested, she can ask her friend to help translate.”
In silence, Edward looked at Ye Shuang for half a minute. ”Are you sincerely trying to work together with me?”
”If you know your mouth is dirty, then keep a lid on it,” Ye Shuang countered. ”Don't mock Xiao Su simply because she doesn't know French. You might think there is no chance for the relationship between the two of you to get worse, but you're forgetting one thing… There is a saying at our country called 'settling the accounts afterward'.”
Edward huffed and drank the coffee that he had almost made into milk coffee. While Edward and Ye Shuang shared those few words, when the two raised their heads to look at Cedrick again, Su Zheng had already walked past the man's table. Ye Shuang had no idea how Su Zheng did it, but once Ye Shuang looked over, Su Zheng gave her a thumbs up with a big smile.
She glanced at the backpack that Cedrick was hanging behind his chair, and Ye Shuang really could not see anything different from before. ”Hey, it's your turn now!”
This was an issue of skill. Thinking about that, Ye Shuang put her curiosity away and kicked Edward's feet under the table.
”Hmm?” Edward was still confused. ”My turn to do what?”
”Xiao Su has already succeeded. Now, that painting is already inside Cedrick's backpack,” Ye Shuang said like introducing the achievement of her own child. After seeing the expected shocked expression on Edward's face, Ye Shuang's pride continued to grow. ”Foreign thieves like to follow plans and steps, one connecting to the next, manipulating blind spot of the eyes and the heart. But Xiao Su is a technical thief… She doesn't need to rely on others to lower their guard. Even if they are on full alert, you will not be able to tell how she did it… So, I'm giving you this advice, if you continue to offend Xiao Su, one day, you might not even realize your underwear has been stolen.”
The fat on Edward's cheeks shivered, and he laughed drily. ”Such an amazing Chinese culture?”
I already told you to not treat such a skill as representative of Chinese culture! Ye Shuang flashed a fake smile. ”You can see it however way you want… Also, I already said it's your turn. Why aren't you moving?”
Edward sighed silently and finished his cup of coffee. He wiped the corner of his lips and stood up. ”Fine, fine. What is my role in your plan?”
”Very simple!” Ye Shuang used her chin to point at Cedrick. ”Find a way to get him to open his bag to reveal the painting… Use any method you like.”