336 Learn the Damn Language (2/2)
After the hypothesis of kidnapping was denied, then the remaining question was, how were they supposed to regain contact with Edward while he was in hiding?
The tension in the room died down, and Han Chu closed his eyes to end his consultation.
Even though they had deduced the truth, he had not found the perfect solution, which was why Han Chu did not share his findings with Ye Shuang earlier. After all, she already had a lot to deal with—deflecting the advance from the wolfish Madam Grace.
After some time, Ye Shuang seemed to have come to a decision, and she breathed out slowly. ”Then, we have to give Edward a reason that he can't resist… Even though I have no idea what that is for now, I believe that Cedrick will be the key that can shake Edward's conviction.”
”Cedrick?” Han Chu was confused by Ye Shuang's confusion. ”Why?”
”That's why I said I temporarily have no concrete idea yet.” Ye Shuang shrugged and smiled. ”Human beings have something called instinct, something that will make one commit to the right decision at the most crucial moment. This is not some kind of supernatural phenomenon, merely an integration of the conscious and the subconscious.”
All the pieces of conscious would form and influence the formation of choice, but often, one would be lacking that perfect logic to link them all together. That was a perfect explanation to Ye Shuang's situation. She knew that Cedrick would be someone who could get Edward's attention, but she had no way to explain that confidence.
”Give me some time to think about it.” That was all Ye Shuang could come up with to tell Han Chu. ”In any case, if we release Cedrick out into the world, I believe that Edward will soon reach out to us.”
Cedrick and Su Zheng were lost. Especially Cedrick, who was named—he had a vested interest in what they were conversing about.
”What are we discussing at the moment?” Cedrick asked in confusion. His low Chinese understanding meant that he barely understood what was being said. ”It sounds like that fatty has gone missing.”
”Illiterate!” Finally possessing the advantage in language, Su Zheng looked down on Cedrick and then turned to curry favor with her two bosses. ”Brother Han, Brother Ye, where am I going to stay tonight?”
”You go and stay at Edward's for now.” Han Chu tossed a key to Su Zheng. Even though Edward was missing, the room had been rented under Han Chu's name anyway, so he had not returned the room. Since the original tenant was missing, Su Zheng could move in without a problem.
Su Zheng grabbed the key and went to grab her luggage, leaving behind a Cedrick, which made Han Chu think for a while. ”You do present a bit of a problem… Why don't you go to a hotel for the night first? We can talk about the rest tomorrow.”
”Hmm?” Cedrick was surprised, but he was immediately reminded of the fact that his biological mother was currently pursuing Brother Shuang. So naturally, the team that Brother Shuang belonged to would be under close surveillance. After realizing that, Cedrick nodded even though he did not feel that great about it. ”I think that is for the best. Which hotel should I stay at?”
Han Chu was too lazy to look through the catalogue, so he tossed him the information for the hotel where he placed the newbie working for Madam Grace. ”Do you need me to help you book the room?”
”No need!” Cedrick's face darkened once he saw the price. ”But I wish to borrow some money. After all, you know I probably won't be able to withdraw money from the bank in this strange city for quite some time, and as you know, I just failed not that long ago at San Lin City.”
”Tsk.” Even though Han Chu did not say anything, that tut revealed all the condescension he was feeling. He then tossed out another card. ”You'll be paying me back with interest. I believe that someone with your reputation won't cheat me of my money, right?”
”Of course not!” Cedrick's face darkened even more.
”Do you mean 'Of course, you won't steal the money' or 'of course, you won't return the money'?” To lighten the mood, Ye Shuang teased the famous thief.
”Of course, I will return the money!” Cedrick wanted to scream. These two are such horrible people. I cannot stay here another second!