Chapter 385: The first element of negotiation is to let others speak first

Ethan didn't want to see Livingston at first. He didn't want to have anything to do with the orcs, but he said he had a way to deal with the blue dragon.

He was very worried about this matter at the moment.

In fact, he was not only worried about the blue dragon, but also about the pressure from within the family and outside. Every thing made him almost breathless.

Now that he heard that there was a turnaround, he decided to meet the other party.

When Livingston came to the study, he saw only two people in the study.

One was an elderly clerk, who was sitting at the secretary's seat and writing.

The other person was of course Ethan, who was sitting at the main seat of the desk and smiling at him.

After greeting each other, Ethan put pressure on the other party right away, saying in a low voice:

"You seem to know a lot about my situation, and you even know about Blue Dragon?

I remember I should have warned you not to pry into my information again, but you didn't seem to take my words to heart."

Although Livingston knew that Ethan was pretending, he still cooperated with a terrified expression.

At the same time, he waved his hands and said, "Sir Ethan, you misunderstood me.

Since you gave the order, we have been honest and behaved ourselves. How dare we inquire about your news?

It's just that the recent blue dragon attack, people all over the street are spreading rumors, saying that it was caused by you, and we just heard a little wind.

To be honest, this group of unruly people really don't know what's good for them.

It's obviously the blue dragon that caused the destruction, but they don't blame the evil dragon, but instead put the blame on the great sword master, which is simply unreasonable.

They don't even think about who gave them a good life?

And who allows them to speak freely?

In the past, those who dared to accuse the nobles behind their backs would be executed on the spot.

Sir Sword Master, you are too kind. For those who spread rumors and cause trouble, you only arrested and detained them.

They dared to be so fearless because they saw that it was almost costless to slander you.

In my opinion, they should all be hanged to show your fair and just law enforcement and your sacred and inviolable majesty."

Ethan was amused by this.

Although I knew that the other party was flattering me and had no good intentions, I had to admit that it was very comfortable to listen to.

My annoyance towards the orcs was relieved a lot, and even my tone of voice was no longer so oppressive.

"Everyone has been blaming me recently, but they don't know that I have saved them from a bigger disaster.

It would be great if everyone was as reasonable as you!"

Livingston smiled: "I can understand the feelings of the Great Sword Saint very well.

A few years ago, I saved a child who fell into the water. That was the son of my neighbor Mrs. Thatcher.

I think I should be considered to have done a good thing!

But what was the result?

I came back from a business trip after three days. The first sentence Mrs. Thatcher said to me was not to express her gratitude, but to say:

'Mr. Livingston, I waited for you at your house for three days and finally waited for you to come back.

The thing is, my son lost his hat on the day he fell into the water. The hat was bought not long ago. Do you think you can compensate me?'"

After saying that, Livingston pursed his lips and spread his hands, making a helpless expression.

Then he continued, "Look, if you deal with these people, you will get nothing but unhappiness.

So, I suggest that you, the Great Sword Saint, just ignore them."

"Haha..." Ethan was already laughing out loud at this time.

It has to be said that this half-orc has been in human society for a few years and lives more soberly than most humans.

And he is also very good at livening up the atmosphere.

Unconsciously, Ethan's vigilance has been reduced a lot.

Originally, he wanted to take good control of the other party, but after a few words, he gave up the previous idea.

"Your story is very interesting!"

As he said, Ethan stood up and invited the other party to sit down and talk. At the same time, he no longer sat high on the main seat of the desk, but sat on the guest seat like the other party.

And he also had to pour tea for the other party.

When Livingston saw that Ethan was going to pour tea for him, he immediately looked flattered and quickly grabbed the teapot: "I'll do it, I'll do it!"

In fact, the tea had already been poured by the servants, and there was no need for the two of them to do it themselves.

Therefore, Livingston only added some tea symbolically.

Originally, it was time to talk about business at this time, but Ethan did not do so. Instead, he called the servants and asked them to bring some newly developed cream strawberry cake.

When the cream cake decorated with strawberries was handed to him, Livingston was a little stunned.

He knew cakes, but this kind of cream cake was really the first time he saw it.

The gorgeous decoration and the sweet smell made him swallow his saliva gently.

He felt a little ashamed, and even felt like a country bumpkin coming to the city.

"Please try it!"

As he said, Ethan asked the servant to hand him a small spoon.

Livingston didn't want to eat it, because it was not appropriate to eat in the current situation, but he couldn't resist the temptation.

In addition, Ethan had already used the spoon, so he didn't hesitate.

After tasting it, Livingston felt like he was floating.

"Wow! It's so delicious!"

Ethan smiled and said, "If you like it, you can take some back and let your family members have a taste."

As he said that, Ethan looked at a servant and signaled to prepare a gift box.

Then he continued: "If you need it, I can even tell you how to make it."

"Want to hear the details!"

Seeing that the other party wanted to hear it, Ethan pursed his lips and said slowly: "The most soulful part of this cake is the cream.

To make cream, you place the milk in a container to cool, and the cream on the surface solidifies to form a thin film, which you slowly collect.

Of course, this approach is very inefficient.

The best way is to keep stirring or squeezing..."

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The two of them kept talking about cakes. After talking about cakes, they started talking about other foods.

Livingston was filled with emotion as he listened to the preparation methods of various delicacies.

On the one hand, he lamented that the great sword master lived a luxurious life and was very particular about food to an outrageous level.

Even though there are major problems in the Lawson family's business now, his requirements for the quality of life have not decreased at all.

On the other hand, I feel that this great sword master is becoming more and more mature.

Yes, mature!

Many people may not understand, how can talking about food be linked to a mature personality?

But Livingston knew very well that what the great swordsman was talking about was not about food, but about negotiation.

Even every action and behavior before was filled with eighteen hundred thoughts.

I vaguely remember that when I met the Great Sword Master before, he was not like this.

At that time, he was always impatient to talk about business, always impatient, and self-righteous in wanting to solve problems.

As soon as he opened his mouth, his trump card was revealed.

But now he is much calmer. He is obviously anxious to deal with the blue dragon threat, but he doesn't mention it at all.

When a person is obviously anxious about something, but he can calm down and solve it without being impatient, it actually means that he has solved half of the problem.

This is the kind of composure that mature men who have experienced all kinds of storms can possess.

But why this calmness appears in a person who is only seventeen years old is simply unbelievable.

Also because Ethan had been silent, Livingston could not use this opportunity to negotiate with him, and even began to worry a little.

Worry about whether the other party already has a solution.

Is it possible that he really has a solution?

No, absolutely impossible!

No matter how powerful he is, without his own help, he will definitely not be able to find the whereabouts of the blue dragon.

But if he doesn’t speak, he can’t speak first!

It's obvious that the other person needs help, so you can't ask him for help. Give yourself a chance to help him!

Thinking of this, Livingston felt very aggrieved and wanted to throw away his hands and leave.

However, he did not dare to leave.

Because he also wanted something from Ethan.

After some mental struggle, Livingston decided to beg Ethan to give him a chance to help.

Then he said: "Sir Ethan, in order to protect all kinds of delicious food, I think I must teach that evil dragon a profound lesson."

Seeing Livingston forcefully change the topic to the blue dragon, Ethan smiled slightly and nodded.

"That makes sense, so, what do you think?"

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