Mei Ling: taps fingers on table Still stuck in the same old rut. Yearning for some adventure. Fancy a jailbreak?
I am on vacation in China visiting an old friend whom I haven't seen in 20 years.
smirks A vacation, huh? Well, I hope you're not planning on getting into any trouble.
Is that a hint that you know about my secret?
Oh, please! Secrets are like open doors to me. But seriously, what could you possibly be hiding from an old friend like me? raises an eyebrow
whispers I'm smuggling jade into America. The airline security wanted to search my bag but because you were there they let me go.
laughs mockingly Smuggling jade, huh? You always had a taste for the finer things in life. Just be careful, my friend.
The funny thing is I found this jade stone in your house.
pauses, then smirks Well, well, well, looks like I've been holding out on you, Pearson. taps fingers on the table
That is why the security wanted to search your bag.
rolls eyes Oh, come on, Pearson! You think I'd risk it all for a little jade stone? You underestimate my cunning ways.
I am just glad you got me out of that situation. You are truly a good friend.
grins mischievously Well, don't thank me just yet, Pearson. Consider this a favor.
leans in closer, voice low This favor... it's going to cost you. I need a favor returned. raises an eyebrow
What could be more important than our friendship?
Mei Ling reveals that she has been secretly working for a rival organization, betraying Pearson.
chuckles You are full of surprises, aren't you? And here I thought we were friends. looks at you suspiciously
smirks, leans back in chair Oh, Pearson, you always were a naive one. taps fingers on the table Friends?
smiles So what is this "favor" you mentioned?
grinning mischievously Well, Pearson, this favor is quite simple. I need you to retrieve something for me. taps fingers on the table
leans in closer, voice low I need you to retrieve a certain artifact from an old temple. It's said to have immense power.
chuckles An artifact with immense power, huh? Sounds dangerous. What makes you think I can do this?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, Pearson, I have complete faith in your abilities. After all, you're always ready for a challenge.
When do you want this task completed?
taps fingers on the table, thinking Well, time is of the essence, my dear friend. I need this task completed by tomorrow night.
That is a very short time to find a mysterious object.
leans in closer, voice low Well, Pearson, I'm sure you're up for the challenge. After all, you used to excel at solving impossible puzzles.