Jiang Qiuyue frowned at this. Deeply displeased by what sounded like a discussion but was really coercion, she said in a sharp tone:
"The three of us have already decided to go to the school. If you want to split into groups-isn't that guy in the sweater on his own? Let him come with us, and the remaining four of you can go to the Toy Factory. Wouldn't that work?"
Thin Man gave a mocking laugh. "You want all the benefits for yourselves. Everyone knows the Toy Factory is dangerous and would rather look for clues at the school, but you've already grabbed three spots."
With Thin Man playing bad cop, Jiang Yu followed up as the good cop:
"Actually, we're worried that this arrangement might lead to teams deliberately withholding information when we share clues. I've been burned that way before, so I think breaking up the teams would be better."
Both of them spoke on the assumption that the others had already agreed to "cooperate." Li Xian shook off Jiang Yu's hand without falling for his verbal trap and replied calmly:
"We never agreed to cooperate, so there's no question of us taking up any spots. If any of you want to go to the school, go ahead. It has nothing to do with me."
Unexpectedly, those words sent the buzz-cut man-the one Ji Xie had flung away-into a sudden fit:
"Don't push your luck."
"If you refuse, there are plenty of rocks around here."
His implication was clear-smashing another couple of windows would be no trouble at all.
Song Qingzhang's brows drew tightly together.
They had even resorted to threats. They were far too brazen.
Thin Man chimed in from the other side. "Working together is the best option for everyone. Don't be so selfish."
Even Li