To be honest, Bai Yaxin did feel surprised.
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Having seen all kinds of people and encountered all kinds of things since birth, Bai Yaxin thought he had seen it all, but he was surprised by the actions of Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan.
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But this surprise was only limited to his inner self.
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Outwardly, Bai Yaxin remained calm and indifferent.
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In his calm state, Bai Yaxin slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip.
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Appearing indifferent, he actually cast a sidelong glance at the surrounding waiters, trying to discern everyone's expressions.
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As Bai Yaxin had estimated, the waiters were all in a panic, some looking below the stairs to figure out why Cao Canglian and the others had run downstairs, while others were trembling, as if afraid of provoking his anger.
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—They were all useless.
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Bai Yaxin did not manage to glean any insights from the waiters as he had hoped.
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But he wasn't angry; he didn't get angry easily. He simply set down the teacup and acted as though nothing had happened.
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He had the composure to remain calm; there was no need to show any embarrassment at being outwitted by these two girls.
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He was Bai Yaxin.
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No matter what schemes Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan were plotting, if they didn't make him buy those two little black boxes half an hour later, they would have lost.
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If they lost, the opportunity of being the store manager and assistant manager wouldn't be given to them.
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If they refused to participate in the game, the opportunity still wouldn't be given to them.
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Although it seemed like there were choices, in reality, there was only one correct option.
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The rules had been set from the beginning.
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Bai Yaxin just hadn't mentioned all of them.
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This was one of his tests for Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan.
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As store manager and assistant manager, they needed the capability to complete such difficult tasks, no matter the method.
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Nonetheless, in this moment, every second felt like an eternity for Bai Yaxin.
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—Twenty-seven minutes left.
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These were probably the most agonizing twenty-seven minutes Bai Yaxin had experienced since he began interviewing so many store managers and assistant managers.
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In the past, he had watched the employees performing like jesters.
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But now, he, sitting awkwardly on the chair, had become the jester himself.
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The rules that were meant to restrict others had suddenly turned into shackles for himself.
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Time passed by, minute by minute, and Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan had not returned.
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Bai Yaxin felt like a fool just sitting there, especially under the gaze of so many waiters.
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It had been a long time since he had embarrassed himself so much.
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He even made a decision in his mind that no matter how Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan tried to salvage the situation later, he wouldn't allow them to pass; these two had already been marked as unqualified.
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They must receive the punishment they deserved.
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Just then, Bai Yaxin heard footsteps, indicating that Cao Canglian and the others had returned.
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Unconsciously, Bai Yaxin breathed a sigh of relief, though he restrained himself from showing it on his face.
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Now, he wanted to see what tricks these two girls had up their sleeves.
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"Mr. Bai, sorry to keep you waiting~" (Cao Canglian)
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As Cao Canglian spoke, she bounced over to Bai Yaxin.
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"Yes, I've been waiting for a long time. I've decided not to buy whatever you say." (Bai Yaxin)
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Bai Yaxin spoke mercilessly with a smile on his face.
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"Oh, don't say that, we had a reason for going downstairs suddenly~" (Cao Canglian)
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"What reason was that?" (Bai Yaxin)
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Bai Yaxin questioned Cao Canglian.
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If she couldn't answer this question well, then there was no point in discussing anything further.
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"It's because... we hope to find a reason for Mr. Bai to buy these two little black boxes~" (Cao Canglian)
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Cao Canglian replied joyfully, seeming to have found a solution.
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This sparked a tiny bit of anticipation in Bai Yaxin.
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"Oh? Have you found one?" (Bai Yaxin)
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"Well... we haven't found one..." (Cao Canglian)
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As Cao Canglian spoke, she backed up to Shui Helin Fan.
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It seemed like they were prepared for some kind of surprise.
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"Although we haven't found one... but guess what we did find?" (Cao Canglian)
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Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan stood on the other side of the table, looking at Bai Yaxin.
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"...What did you find?" (Bai Yaxin)
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At this point, Bai Yaxin was already losing patience.
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But for that tiny bit of anticipation, he decided to hold on a bit longer.
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Up until this moment, Bai Yaxin thought that Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan would use some dazzling trick to make him buy the two little black boxes.
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However, Cao Canglian said something completely unexpected to Bai Yaxin...
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"We... found the police, Uncle!" (Cao Canglian)
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Almost simultaneously as Cao Canglian's words fell, several police officers rushed up the stairs, followed by crackling sounds of tasers striking the core female waitstaff serving Bai Yaxin, rendering them instantly unconscious.
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Subsequently, the police officers surrounded Bai Yaxin with their guns raised.
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Only then did Bai Yaxin realize there were three police officers.
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One of them took a step forward, raising his gun in one hand and showing his badge in the other.
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"Bai Yaxin, you are suspected of smuggling and drug trafficking." (Dojou Kazuaki)
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"You are hereby arrested for smuggling, trafficking, and transporting drugs!" (Dojou Kazuaki)
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This police officer was Dojou Kazuaki.
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Bai Yaxin, who hadn't anticipated this turn of events, was momentarily stunned. However, it lasted only half a second before he caught on.
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He first glanced at Cao Canglian and Shui Helin Fan, then turned to Dojou Kazuaki.
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Not a hint of panic in his demeanor.
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In an instant, he understood what was happening.
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He had seen this scenario many times before.
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"Well, well, if it isn't Officer Dojou from Tsuchi City?" (Bai Yaxin)
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"Long time no see, and now you come to arrest me..." (Bai Yaxin)
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"But, don't you think there might be a misunderstanding?" (Bai Yaxin)
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Laid-back, Bai Yaxin sat in the chair, showing no intention of standing up.
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"No misunderstanding, the evidence against you for drug trafficking is clear." (Dojou Kazuaki)
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"These two black boxes on the table are the proof." (Dojou Kazuaki)
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Upon hearing this, Bai Yaxin laughed.
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He chuckled happily but politely, "Haha" twice.
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"Oh, oh, by being so impetuous in arresting people, you'll cause me a lot of trouble." (Bai Yaxin)
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"You know, if you wrongly accuse me, the consequences and costs are severe." (Bai Yaxin)
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"We're not accusing you falsely." (Dojou Kazuaki)
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Bai Yaxin's nonchalant words were cut off by Dojou Kazuaki's decisive statement.
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It seemed Dojou Kazuaki already knew what was inside the boxes and was completely confident.
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"If you open those two boxes, you'll know whether you've been wrongly accused or not." (Dojou Kazuaki)
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As Dojou Kazuaki spoke, he gestured with his gun towards the two small black boxes on the table.
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"Since Officer from Tsuchi City, you're so certain, why don't we make a bet?" (Bai Yaxin)
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Bai Yaxin wasn't afraid; in fact, he seemed a bit excited.
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"If there is evidence of my crime in those two small black boxes, I'll obediently go with you, guaranteeing no resistance, no lawyer, and no defense." (Bai Yaxin)
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"But if you've wrongly accused me, I'd like to see all three of you officers bark like dogs and crawl like dogs, and I want to film it and post it online. How about that?" (Bai Yaxin)
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As Bai Yaxin spoke, he crossed his arms, looking with interest at the three police officers.
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He exuded an air of someone who had long anticipated such an event and was holding all the cards.
