âYan Liqiang, have you fully settled all your affairs over these three days?â
âYes, I have!â
âHave you clearly informed your family?â
âYes, I did!â
âThen whatâs with this dog?â After patiently asking Yan Liqiang the two questions, Liang Yijieâs gaze finally fell on the dog beside Yan Liqiang. âI hope you are clear on the fact that as Lord Sunâs personal attendant, you are here to work, not to enjoy your life and take your dog on leisure walks. You were given three days to settle all these matters. This dog is your pet. You have to either give it away to someone or make it stay at home!â
âBrother Liang, Lord Sun never told me that I wasnât allowed to bring my dog here!â Yan Liqiang tried to be a bit more courteous toward Liang Yijie as he patiently explained to him. âMy dog is different than other dogs. Itâs unusually obedient. I will take good care of him here so that it wonât create trouble for anyone. Right, Goldie? If you can understand me, sit down!â
Goldie, who was standing beside Yan Liqiang, instantly sat down on the floor obediently as soon as he heard Yan Liqiangâs instructions. This caused Liang Yijie to look twice at it.
âYou must give the dog away! Among the attendants and guards who serve Lord Sun, none of them have ever brought their pets or dogs with them!â Liang Yijie shook his head as he spoke firmly.
âBrother Liang, I am not trying to put you in a difficult position on purpose or trying to be special. However, I must bring this dog no matter where I go. If Brother Liang insists otherwise, then I am extremely sorry to say that I can only leave this place with it togetherâŠâ
âWhat did you say?!â Liang Yijie looked at Yan Liqiang in anger and shock, and his voice rose a few notches higher. âYou mean that if you are not allowed to keep the dog here, you will leave and refuse to stay as Lord Sunâs attendant?â
âGrrrrrrrrâŠâ When Goldie, who was sitting on the floor, heard Liang Yijie raise his voice and saw him glare at Yan Liqiang, it bared its teeth and started growling dangerously. The gaze it had on Liang Yijie instantly turned fierce as though it was ready to pounce on him at any moment. In such a situation, Liang Yijie couldnât help but take another glance at Yan Liqiangâs dog. He was secretly astonished because this dog was indeed a little too intelligent. Of course, for someone like Liang Yijie, he wouldnât even be afraid of a lion with its teeth bared at him, much less a dog.
âYes.â Yan Liqiang calmly responded to Liang Yijieâs question. âIf serving Lord Sun means I donât even have the freedom to keep a dog as it will make everyone unhappy, then I feel like there is no point for me to stay here. Please express my apology to Lord Sun on my behalf, Brother Liang.â
âYOUâŠâ Liang Yijie was really pissed off by Yan Liqiang. He had never met anyone who would abandon their future prospects over a dog. However, Liang Yijie was only taking it as Yan Liqiang being young and letting his emotions affect his decisions right now. He didnât think about anything else.
âWhat apology are you both talking about?â While the both of them were arguing endlessly, a voice came from outside the door. Soon after that, Sun Bingchen walked into the courtyard with a smile on his face. âI heard from someone that you have arrived Liqiang, so I came over to have a look!â
âGreetings, Sir!â Yan Liqiang and Liang Yijie bowed to Sun Bingchen respectfully at the same time.
âI think I heard both of you arguing. What is going on?â
Liang Yijie briefly explained the matter to Sun Bingchen, who unexpectedly started laughing loudly. âNo worries, no worries. Itâs just a dog. If Liqiang wishes to keep it, then he may keep it. This is not the Palace of Hell, thereâs no need to make things so solemn. Donât you see that even His Majesty also brings his dog along when heâs hunting at the Imperial City? So, thereâs no problem with it. I actually admire Liqiang for being frank and open. Since Liqiang is capable of taking care of this dog, let him keep it by his side. We have so many people here, thereâs no harm in keeping another dog!â
Since Sun Bingchen had spoken, then all the problems were easily solved. Liang Yijie didnât make any further comments. He only shot a glance at Yan Liqiang and then nodded.
âThank you for your understanding, Sir!â Yan Liqiang promptly thanked Sun Bingchen.
âYouâre welcome. Itâs fine as long as you look after your dog and make sure it doesnât bite anyone. I am meet many different people. It would be terrible if someone who came to see me gets bitten by a dog!â
âRest assured, Sir. Goldie will definitely not bite anyone without my order!â Yan Liqiang said confidently.
âOhâŠ?â Sun Bingchen raised his eyebrow. He took another look at Yan Liqiang and Goldie who was obediently sitting on the floor. âYou seem really confident, Liqiang. Donât tell me that you also know how to train dogs?â
âI donât know how to train dogs. I just happen to have great chemistry with Goldie and it is the only one who will listen to me. It wonât work if itâs other dogs!â Yan Liqiang hurriedly shook his head and joked. If he nodded and Sun Bingchen asked him to train a few more dogs, then he would really cry until he ran out of tears.
âI see!â
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After meeting Yan Liqiang and chatting briefly with him, Sun Bingchen left.
Since the big boss had spoken, Liang Yijie stopped arguing with Yan Liqiang over trivial matters like these.
Subsequently, Liang Yijie spent almost half an hour informing Yan Liqiang about some of the rules that had to be observed when serving Sun Bingchen by his side. These rules included maintaining confidentiality, not accepting bribes, not intimidating others with Sun Bingchenâs name and reputation, and also having the manners to observe and words to speak around the people whom Sun Bingchen would be meeting.
Yan Liqiang took note of every word he said.
When he asked Yan Liqiang to repeat the information back to him, he realized that Yan Liqiang could recite everything without missing a word. Liang Yijie was really impressed and convinced by Yan Liqiangâs memory. He didnât say anything else and handed a cloth bundle he had prepared since long ago in the end. âThere are two sets of uniforms for Lord Sunâs personal attendants in here. They have been tailored to fit you, and you may officially start wearing them tomorrow. When you start serving Lord Sun, you canât be too sloppy in your appearance!â
âUnderstood!â
âOh right. What kind of weapons do you use? I will order someone to prepare them for you!â
âMy stay at the martial arts academy wasnât that long, so I have yet to officially be trained in a particular weapon. I have cultivated a Tiger Roaring Consecutive Fist technique, and also a little on the basics of a spear technique beforeâŠâ
âHowâs your cultivation in archery then?â
âThis bow is a gift from someone. I can barely use it!â Yan Liqiang replied humbly.
The expression on Liang Yijieâs face turned grave again. âDangers are inevitable when serving by Lord Sunâs side. Apart from self-defense, we also need to protect Lord Sun in times of danger. Therefore, you mustnât slack on your cultivation at all costs!â
âAlright, understood!â
âThen I have nothing else to say. You may tidy up the place you will be staying at and try to adapt yourself around here. If you need anything else, you may directly order the servants here. Your meal will be delivered to you during dinner time!â Liang Yijie said while making his way outside. A few steps later, he stopped in his tracks again. He turned around and his eyes shined as though he had recalled something. âSince you are calling me Big Brother, I would like to give you a suggestion!â
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âYes, Brother Liang?â
âWhen everyone does their morning practice tomorrow morning, I suggest that it would be best for you to go around the morning practice area and show off your best technique and skill to the others. That way, it can save you a lot of trouble. Capable men are respected no matter where they go. You should get what Iâm trying to say here!â
Yan Liqiang slightly muttered to himself irresolutely before he nodded. âThank you for the advice, Brother Liang. I get what you mean!â
Yan Liqiang scratched his head as he watched Liang Yijie leave. He understood what he was trying to imply, but what should he show if he were to really go there tomorrow morning?