Exchange of Clues
People new to a place usually reacted to the terrifying stories passed around the streets in one of two ways. Most probably didn't take them seriously. After all, it was a tourist city; trying to earn a little extra money was perfectly normal.
The other reaction was to believe them, like those two burly men, Wang Qiao, and Gao Baimei, who were so scared they wouldn't even stay at an inn.
Sun Jirou belonged to the first group, so when Xu Huo had spoken so seriously about the restaurant, she hadn't taken him seriously either.
But seeing his attitude now, she wasn't sure whether he truly believed what the locals had said, or whether he'd simply avoided Bear Claw Restaurant by luck.
"Are we not all in this together?" Wang Qiao said. "What do you gain by hiding clues? Fairytale City is huge. Do you really think you can complete the task by yourself?"
"Good point." Xu Huo smugly wagged a finger. "Even without you, I can complete the task. I'm only here to give you a chance to hitch a ride."
As he spoke, he glanced at Sun Jirou. "It's up to you whether you know how to take advantage of it."
Though he clearly had an ulterior motive, Sun Jirou wasn't angry. "We can negotiate."
The others exchanged glances, then had no choice but to give in.
Wang Qiao said reluctantly, "You have to guarantee that your clues are useful."
"Of course." Xu Huo pointed at the Bulletin Board, then said to Sun Jirou, "Go take a look over there. Then you'll know I wasn't messing with you yesterday."
"It's just a bulletin board, isn't it?" Gao Baimei glanced over, not understanding what he meant.
Shen Tai, who was standing beside Sun Jirou, walked over.