Zhang Yu pushed the cup closer, his tone very gentle.
What happened just now has nothing to do with you.
"You're a normal customer; the Undead Tavern won't give you any trouble."
"If you're scared, sit for a while and wait until you calm down before you leave."
Kurenai Yuhi stared at him blankly.
These few sentences are very simple.
But it's precisely at times like these that it works better than any explanation.
Asuma left her here.
Zhang Yu did not take the opportunity to mock her, nor did he force her to make a statement.
He simply handed her a chilled drink and told her she was fine.
Kurenai Yuhi's tense shoulders gradually relaxed a little.
She reached out and took the cup, saying softly, "Thank you."
Zhang Yu smiled.
"You're welcome."
He unscrewed the bottle cap.
laugh--
Tiny bubbles emerged.
Kurenai Yuhi was startled by the sound, but soon, the cool, sweet fragrance wafted out.
Zhang Yu poured her a glass.
The ice cubes made a crisp sound as they hit the side of the glass.
Kurenai Yuhi picked up her cup and took a small sip.
The bubbles burst on the tip of my tongue.
Her previously tense chest felt gradually calmed down by the coolness.
The fear that had been suppressed by the killing intent, the embarrassment of being abandoned by Asuma, and the absurdity of seeing the First and Second Hokage were all relieved by this sip of cola.
She let out a soft breath.
"It tastes great."
Zhang Yu nodded.
Drink slowly if you like.
Behind the bar, four heads huddled even closer together.
Hashirama whispered, " Tobirama, is the boss just trying to comfort us?"
Tobirama calmly replied, "No."
Izuna immediately looked at him. "What do you mean?"
Tobirama raised his hand, as if he were unraveling a tactical scroll.
" Asuma first ignored the notices, smoked at the door, used his status to intimidate others, and finally ran away alone."
"These things don't require the boss to do them personally."
" Asuma himself shattered the image of reliability he had in Kurenai Yuhi's heart."
Hashirama nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, he ran too fast."
Ban scoffed, "Useless."
Tobirama continued, "The second step was that the boss didn't chase after Asuma and berate him."
"If he speaks ill of Asuma now, it will only make Kurenai Yuhi instinctively make excuses for someone she knows."
"So the boss doesn't comment on anything."
He only handed me a glass of iced cola.
Izuna pondered for a moment, "Don't attack the opponent, just provide stability."
Tobirama nodded.
When people are fearful and embarrassed, what they need most is a sense of stability.
Asuma abandoned her.
"The boss showed her care."
The more obvious the before-and-after comparison, the stronger the effect.
Hashirama's eyes lit up when he heard this.
"That's amazing!"
Ban looked at Zhang Yu, his tone unusually carrying a hint of approval.
"Winning hearts and minds."
Tobirama glanced at the cola in Kurenai Yuhi's hand.
"That's right."
This is not an ordinary beverage.
"This is a tool the boss uses to control his emotions, build rapport, and create a sense of security."
I would call it --
Tobirama paused for half a second.
" Cola Tactic."
Hashirama slammed his fist on the table.
"Great name!"
Izuna nodded earnestly. "Indeed exquisite."
Madara coldly replied, "It's better than Hashirama chasing people."
Hashirama's eyes widened immediately.
"Ban! Why did you suddenly bring me into this!"
Ban ignored him.
In the lobby, Kurenai Yuhi finished her cola and her emotions had calmed down considerably.
She was no longer sitting stiffly as before, and her fingers were no longer gripping the rim of the cup.
She looked up at Zhang Yu, her voice more natural than before.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
I'm sorry for causing you trouble today.
Zhang Yu waved his hand.
"It's not a hassle for customers to come to the store."
"Besides, the person who caused the trouble has already run away."
Kurenai Yuhi was taken aback by those words, then couldn't help but chuckle softly.
The smile was faint.
But she was visibly relaxed.
Zhang Yu did not approach any further.
He glanced at the empty glass and asked, "Would you like some more?"
Kurenai Yuhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"May I?"
"Certainly."
Zhang Yu poured her another half glass.
"Drink slowly."
I'll go check the kitchen.
After saying that, he really turned and left.
Kurenai Yuhi stared at his retreating figure, stunned.
He just left like that?
Didn't you take the opportunity to strike up a conversation?
Didn't they use their concern to get closer?
This perfect balance actually helped her dissipate her tension even faster.
Behind the bar, Tobirama's expression finally changed.
He whispered, "Did you see that?"
Hashirama immediately leaned over. "What's wrong now?"
Tobirama watched Zhang Yu's retreating figure, his tone carrying a rare hint of admiration.
"The key point is, he's gone now."
Izuna asked, puzzled, "Isn't this missing an opportunity?"
"On the contrary."
Tobirama shook his head.
"If the boss continues to show interest and ask questions, their sense of purpose will become stronger."
" Kurenai Yuhi was already uneasy after Asuma's escape and then seeing us dead."
Getting too close will only make her wary.
"But the boss's withdrawal now leaves many questions unanswered."
"She might wonder, what exactly is the Undead Tavern?"
Why does the boss make us so obedient?
Why was he tough on Asuma but gentle with her?
These questions will turn into curiosity.
"Once her curiosity builds up to a certain point, she will definitely come back on her own initiative in the future."
Hashirama was dumbfounded.
" Tobirama, now that you mention it, it seems like the boss has planned every single step perfectly."
Ban said calmly, "He was never that simple to begin with."
Izuna looked at Zhang Yu's back, his tone serious.
No wonder he can be a boss.
Hashirama was filled with admiration.
"The boss is meticulous and has a firm grasp of the overall situation!"
Spotted head.
"Know how to leverage existing trends."
Tobirama added, "Understanding people's hearts."
Izuna paused for a moment.
Hashirama looked at him. " Izuna, say something too."
Izuna said in a serious tone, "I don't know how to flatter."
Hashirama: "..."
Ban gave him a cold look.
Izuna thought for a moment, then added, "But the boss is indeed amazing."
Hashirama nodded in satisfaction.
"Isn't that how it works?"
As the group huddled together whispering, Zhang Yu's voice suddenly rang out from the side.
What are you talking about?
All four of them froze simultaneously.
Hashirama reacted the fastest, grabbing a rag and starting to wipe the bar counter.
"It's nothing! I just see some dust here!"
With a blank expression, Ban picked up an empty cup and examined it from all angles.
"Check the cup."
Izuna turned and walked towards the pastry counter.
Let me see how many snacks we have left.
Tobirama the most decisive.
He didn't even offer an explanation.
The Flying Thunder God Formula activated beneath his feet.
Swish!
The person is gone.
Zhang Yu looked at the empty seat and his lips twitched.
Why is Tobirama?
Hashirama wiped the already gleaming bar counter, his smile stiff.
He probably... went to check the inventory.
Ban said coldly, "The backyard needs him."
Holding the plate of snacks, Izuna forced a smile and asked, "Boss, what's for dinner?"
Zhang Yu glanced at him.
"The topic was changed so abruptly?"
Izuna's expression remained unchanged.
"But dinner really needs to be prepared."