Jin stared deep into Hou Fei’s eyes upon hearing Yun’s explanation making the middle aged man feel rather uncomfortable. “…Okay. For some reason, Boss Jin here is starting to give me the creeps.”
“Don’t fret the small stuff. I believe he is just too tired after having used the main System’s high intensity mode for the very first time. So please excuse the somewhat odd behaviour of our young master.” Yun explained so nonchalantly to Hou Fei.
“Aaargh I don’t even know anymore… Should I even be surprised at this string of coincidences at this point or should I simply accept that the System is secretly bringing people together to trouble my life even further?!” Jin complained out loud, which incurred the System’s response.
“The System does not have such a unique capability to bring the Panda Clan Remnants together. It is through a series of probabilities that brought Hou Fei to meet with the Original Panda Clan member today. The System would gladly accept to have such unique, omnipotent capability as part of its powers. It would indeed make life much easier.” The System replied as if it was a matter of fact which made Hou Fei laughed.
“Well, I can see that our young master here may need some rest after the whole incident. But now that I have connected back to the main System, I have to say it does feel great to be back.” Hou Fei suddenly felt more refreshed than ever, swinging his arms around. “It feels as if I had lived in the woods for so long, only to come back to the city for a proper telecoms signal on my phone. Hahaha! I will come back later in the evening when the young master is all better.” Hou Fei left his contacts with Yun as he could see Jin was not interested in entertaining him at this moment.
“I know this is the umpteen time I’ve said this and my current behaviour is not fitting to as a Boss at all… but I am really fucking tired. It’s so bad I think I’ll be able to sleep standing right with my eyes left open now….” Jin grumbled to Yun even though he had a slight boost of coffee when he drank with Se Lang and the others earlier.
“Go talk to Yang Ling and Tiger Lord Yuan Ba first. Perhaps after that, I will get Zeru to bring you to the System’s sleeping capsule in the Dungeon Maker. You still have many things to accomplish judging from your initial plan in the morning before things go rather awry. I will attend the shop for you.” Yun gave Jin a large pat on the back and pushed him into the recovery instance once more to see Ku Wai standing at the side of a private room.
He opened the door for Jin to see Yang Ling and Yuan Ba talking rather amicably with each other. “Sorry to disturb you, Sir Tiger Lord. How are you feeling right now?” Jin asked politely addressing him with the proper title, after getting reminded by Hou Fei.
“And here I thought, you weren’t one to pay someone the proper respect, Boss Jin?” Yuan Ba’s tone was already filled with power again, despite him just coming out from the surgery.
“I… apologise. I did not know my place.” Jin bowed sincerely, but that actually made him want to prostrate too, since the floor seemed so enticing to place his head on…to rest his eyes for just a moment or two.
“Hahaha! I am just kidding, Boss Jin. It is I, who should thank you. Judging from what Yang Ling had told me, it seems that the Royal Zodiac Tiger family owes you more than just simple favour. Instead it should be considered us owing you a tremendous debt.” Yuan Ba smiled genuinely towards Jin.
“I would not dare. I’ve just been my doing job as her business partner.” Jin tried to rephrase himself as he did not want to earn too much favouritism from the Tigers even though in terms of power in China, they were considered the third strongest household of all the Zodiac family. The Royal Zodiac Horse household was currently leading first in China concerning influence and money, while the Royal Zodiac Dragon came in second place since it held onto the greatest might in regards to military strength. The Royal Zodiac Tiger Household only had partial control of the military though the majority of the police force was under them. Who knows what would happen to Jin if the enemies of the Royal Zodiac Tiger Household knew that he sided with them?
“You are too humble. Do you want my little girl? She is great looking, has the brains for mechanical marvel and isn’t crippled anymore! Just give her a few months of training under me, and she will be in top shape! Who knows maybe you could even become the first husband of the future Royal Zodiac Tiger household.” Yuan Ba was advertising his daughter shamelessly to Jin, which made Yang Ling use her strength from the Gearbox V3 punching his shoulder.
“Papa! Jin would not do that! And what do you mean first husband?! Are you keeping other women from Mama?” Yang Ling now pulled her father’s ear and twisted it causing him to whimper.
“Ow ow ow, no my little Tigress. I am just expressing that you are that wonderful, all the men should bow down to you!” Yuan Ba tried to soothe his daughter’s expression before she calmed down a bit.
“Hmmph.” Yang Ling let her father go, threw some quick glances at Jin, before she stood up and walked towards him. Only to suddenly prostrate in front of him.
“Huh! What are you doing? Get up! Get up!” Jin quickly tried to pull her up by the shoulders, but the gearbox V3 had been designed too flawlessly. Unless Jin utilised his cultivation, there was no way to pull her up forcefully. Besides her father was around and Jin did not want to do anything stupid. To him, he felt that it was too much trouble.
“I am really honestly truly sorry. After all the help you rendered for me. You even created a miracle and allowed me to walk again. Yet I even demanded more from you… I continued making requests from you so selfishly and even kicked your erm…balls. Please forgive this childish behaviour that I exhibited. I do not dare to hope for it, but I wish that we can do business… again.” Yang Ling apologised while Yuan Ba kept quiet to discern Jin’s expression. Jin could clearly see the look in his eyes, fiercely waiting for an answer like a tiger stalking in the bushes.
Jin sighed at the mess that he was in and gave his reply. “There surely will be a possibility in doing business again… but in a more favourable situation. My store will be opening soon, so Sir, if you wish to leave discreetly, give the Panda Nurses a call. They will inform me and I shall assist you out of this place.” Jin did not outright forgive Yang Ling’s impulsive action. Not just because he was still angered by it, but also because he worried, that it would create a poor image to Yuan Ba’s impression of him, if all was simply forgiven.
“Good. I like your reply. This is what a boss should do. Not to mount under other people’s pressure and making their own decisions.” Yuan Ba nodded his head as he got up from the bed. “I can nurse my wound at home, your companion Milk and the panda nurses did a fantastic job. It felt as if I was being cared for by the world’s top hospital even though this is just a dungeon supplier store. I am thoroughly amazed and impressed by your dungeon and services.” Yuan Ba praised as he took out the patient scrubs he was wearing and wore his shirt before he followed Jin to the back of his store along with Ku Wai and Yang Ling.
“Do you like him? I’ve never see you kneel to a man like this. Heck, I’ve never even seen you speak this politely to a guy before. Even when you are in the wrong, you will bite back at that person until you realise it was your mistake or you made him think that it was his mistake instead.” Yuan Ba questioned his daughter as he relaxed in the passenger seat while Ku Wai started up the car.
“Yes, it’s sad to admit it but I totally agree with Lord Yuan Ba’s observation.” Ku Wai interjected his thoughts and Yang Ling covered her face with her hands.
“I cannot help it…my heart would just go wild.” Yang Ling thought to herself but did not say a word at all. Yuan Ba noticed her expression and sighed but at the same time sniggered too.
“So a Panda managed to steal the heart of a Tiger. What has this world come to?” Yuan Ba pondered out loud which made Ku Wai smirk while driving them back.
