Duped Across the Shore

"And how should I address the pretty lady?" Yan Xiaosu said.

"Natalie, Mr Yan." Natalie answered, and the resumed standing quietly beside Jasper.

"Natalie is a top economics student in Lya Sphinx's capital, and also a pillar in our organization. She's also one of the people responsible for the inspection this time round. As for me, I'm just here to play." Jasper laughed.

"Keke, Mr Jasper, I think we might not have met under the most cordial of circumstances the last time." Yan Xiaosu mildly replied.

Jasper was unfazed, instead unleashing a brilliant smile. "Brother Yan, I remember a proverb from Earth. You won't know someone unless you fight them. Brother Yan is indeed one to hide his true ability. I was a fool."

Saying such things left Yan Xiaosu in a bad position to press the issue. Such an adroit conversationalist was difficult to pin down.