Jiang Xia had just lingered in several other crowded areas of the Square. By the time he came over here, his movements had become comparatively discreet, so there were very few customers in the corner where they were.
Amuro Tooru's female boss lingered beside the Food Truck for a while before leaving reluctantly. After all, she was a social butterfly with a wide circle of acquaintances, and many of the guests at the Gourmet Party were friends she knew. She could not keep hanging around the Food Truck all the time; she had to go over and exchange a few words with them.
Once she left, only three people remained by the two vehicles.
Jiang Xia seemed to have finally noticed how busy Amuro Tooru was. He took the initiative to come over and work for his boss, looking like a diligent employee.
Rum watched this scene and, thinking of the two men's respective public identities and true identities, could not help rubbing his chin. He felt a subtle delight at watching the tiger and dragon fight from the sidelines.
Out of the corner of his eye, Amuro Tooru noticed his movements, and the alarm bell in his heart rang even louder: This superior really was very interested in Jiang Xia. Then again, why exactly had Rum shown up today? Could he not go handle his own proper business instead of hanging around here watching Jiang Xia?
Before he could figure out what this crafty superior meant, Amuro Tooru suddenly noticed that something strange was happening on Jiang Xia's side as well.
—An elderly person came to buy some food. Jiang Xia handed the items over, but when he withdrew his hand, he froze for a moment. Then he turned his back and secretly examined something.
Amuro Tooru immediately became