David Foster was also acting as if he didn’t know Brian Carter at all, but what Brian Carter said was clearly implying that he was incompetent. When had it ever been Brian Carter’s turn to mock him? Furious, he laughed and said, “Fine, since you think you’re so talented, then stop talking and prove it with actions. Make everyone truly convinced.”

Brian Carter smiled slightly at this moment, walked over to Grace Cooper’s desk, and said, “Using your own props for magic tricks is already a lower level. Real magic can be performed with anything at hand. Grace Cooper, do you happen to have any coins?”

“Yes, I do.” Grace Cooper was completely intrigued by Brian Carter at this point, and took out two one-yuan coins from her school uniform pocket.

Brian Carter reached out his hand and said, “May I borrow them for a moment?”

Grace Cooper smiled gently and placed the coins in Brian Carter’s palm.

“Thank you, Grace Cooper. Everyone can take a look—are there any problems with these two coins? Don’t end up accusing Grace Cooper of being an accomplice like people did with Dong Qing.”

The smile on Grace Cooper’s face grew even wider. Brian Carter was really amusing her today.

David Foster, on the other hand, said impatiently, “Cut the nonsense, we all saw it.”

“Sigh, that’s why I say you have no talent for magic. Performing magic isn’t just about the trick itself—you have to know how to build suspense for the audience, how to set the mood. You just copied Liu Qian’s ‘witness the miracle’ line, but you’ve got the form without the spirit.”

David Foster’s face alternated between red and white as he and Brian Carter exchanged barbs. He suppressed his anger and said, “Are you done yet? If you don’t start, class will begin soon.”

“All right, let’s get started.” Brian Carter placed the coins that Grace Cooper had given him back onto her desk, then said to Grace Cooper, “Grace Cooper, please put your hand under the desk.”

Grace Cooper was momentarily stunned, but still did as told, reaching her hand under the desk and smiling at Brian Carter, her interest piqued even more. “Should I put it right under the coins?”

Brian Carter winked at Grace Cooper and said, “That’s right, but the way you said it, you really do sound like my accomplice.”

“Are you ever going to stop?” David Foster was now angry not just because Brian Carter was mocking him, but even more because Brian Carter and Grace Cooper were chatting and laughing so easily. After all, Grace Cooper had never spoken to him with such a bright smile.

Brian Carter didn’t even glance at David Foster, instead locking eyes with Grace Cooper. He had never looked at Grace Cooper so boldly before, and the feeling was indescribably exciting for her.

“Grace Cooper, please pay attention now. I’m about to pass these two coins through your desk and into your hand.”

“Ah!” Seeing Brian Carter set up like this, everyone could tell he was about to perform such a trick, but actually hearing him say it still made it hard to believe.

“He’s bluffing. Even Liu Qian couldn’t pass coins through a desk.”

“Exactly, Brian Carter is just talking nonsense. Even Liu Qian’s magic uses special props.”

David Foster laughed loudly and said, “I’m telling you, Brian Carter, you’re full of it. If you can pass these coins through the desk, I’ll eat them.”

Brian Carter turned to David Foster with a grin and said slowly, “I’m afraid you’ll break your teeth.”

David Foster’s face turned livid. “Damn, you really don’t know when to stop. I, David Foster, always keep my word. If you really pass these two coins through the desk, I’ll eat them. But what if you can’t?”

“Can’t do it? Heh… then I’ll just return the two yuan to Grace Cooper.” Brian Carter didn’t want to get into a real fight with someone like David Foster; if this guy tried to get back at him later, it’d be a hassle. Then he turned to Grace Cooper, winked, and said, “Grace Cooper, do you believe I can do it?”

Grace Cooper also squinted her eyes and smiled, “I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Great! Since Grace Cooper said so, let’s begin! Here we go!” He slapped his hand theatrically onto the two coins, then kept his hand pressed on the desk.

At that moment, Grace Cooper’s expression suddenly froze, and the hand she had under the desk didn’t come out right away.

Chapter 8: The Great Magician (Part 2)

“Take your hand away!” David Foster absolutely didn’t believe Brian Carter could pass the coins through the desk and into Grace Cooper’s hand. He gave Brian Carter a push, just waiting for him to move his hand so he could mock him to his heart’s content.

James Miller immediately chimed in from the side, curling his lip, “Come on, stop stalling. If you can’t do it, just admit it. Don’t try to act all mysterious. Do you think we’re idiots?”

Brian Carter squinted and smiled at Grace Cooper, then turned to David Foster and said, “I’m afraid you’ll have to eat the coins.”

David Foster laughed, “If you can really pull this off, then I’ll have seen the most amazing magic ever. Eating two coins is nothing. But shouldn’t you take your hand away now?”