For most people, if they deduce something through careful observation and analysis, their convictions tend to be stronger compared to hearing the same information from someone they're not very familiar with.
Because people always lean more towards believing their own judgment.
That's why many con artists frequently use the same tactic — creating conditions that lead you to make conclusions, and then allowing you to draw out the information they want to deceive you with.
How does one set up a chance encounter without arousing suspicion? Xiang Kun's approach was similar; he didn't create the encounter, but rather let others "bump into" him.
