Su Xiao, Behave

　　I returned to Liu Shan Men's main courtyard to recruit men for an impromptu meeting after my heartbreaking farewell with Young s.h.i.+yi. The team had their jaws gaping after I filled them in on what happened to Boss in Huzhou. I didn't disclose all of the details since the Emperor going out in disguise was top secret. I simply informed them Boss Shen was missing in action, and we needed to form a team to search for her in Huzhou.

　　I had no clue what Su Xiao had been busy with recently. I was with General Manager Bai all yesterday, Young s.h.i.+yi and Guardian Long, so I didn't have time to talk to him. Hearing his voice again seemed as if I hadn't heard it in a long time. It was also the first time he looked straight at me in the last two days.

　　"Vice-Captain is in trouble?! Is Captain Song also in trouble? Those bandits are brazenly breaking the law!"

　　Su Xiao sounded anxious, very anxious, which was normal given his personality. That being said… there was something odd. Firstly, he didn't name me. Secondly, he avoided eye contact with me. If I had to guess, I'd say he didn't feel as close as before. I was a bit disappointed about that. I hadn't seen him in days ever since we broke off into three different offices, after all, yet he didn't appear happy to see me. I couldn't explain the feeling…

　　Su Xiao's face glowed red when he noticed his gaze on me. Maybe he was guilty or something. He muttered, "Big Brother Ming… what are you looking at me for…?"

　　I shrugged as usual: "Nothing. I just thought I hadn't spoken to you in a long time."

　　Su Xiao lowered his head and sighed gently. He continued mumbling, "The bond between brothers is worth gold in weight… I can't say it. I can't say it…"

　　'What in G.o.d's name happened?! How does a heartless kid have emotional problems?!'

　　I resumed business: "Accordingly, His Majesty gave the order to form a rescue team. All three of our martial world offices are taking part in the operation. I need to select team members to join me as Liu Shan Men's representatives."

　　Sir Sui Tuwan narrowed his eyes and smiled. Stroking his non-existent beard as a cultured man would, he expressed, "I owe Vice-Captain Shen for a lot of things. Whoever you need, just say the word, Young Ming. I doubt anyone in the office will refuse."

　　As I listened to Sir Sui Tuwan, I noticed him waving to me under the table. I leaned in to hear what he had to say, "You can take whoever you want, but you need to send me a replacement for Zha Pi if you take him. We need a gardener."

　　Sir Sui Tuwan then sneakily slipped me a silver ingot from his sleeve.

　　"Don't worry. Don't worry. I'm impartial. I'll be sure you're satisfied," I a.s.sured. I switched to a deeper voice and continued, "We need a good number of people this time. I need useful people. Head Constable Bai, you are an experienced investigator, and Vice-Captain personally trained you, so you would know her modus operandi better than anyone. Please lead a team of your own to go on ahead."