Chapter 795 - 15.14

[Hm… make sense, but I got to talk with General Fei, this is for the future of Han Shun as well.]

[Pupa: Just make sure to talk with Han Shun later.]

Bai Shijue walked with the trey to General Fei and then served the tea, "Young General, this is the jasmine tea that I brew by myself. I usually drink this when I'm composing a poem in the evening when the sun is almost set."

"You mean… like now?"

"Indeed," Bai Shijue said. He sat on a chair, facing the Young General. "General, how's the garrison, are the barbarians still dare to attack after your presence?"

"HAH! Those barbarians ran away with tails tucked between their legs when they saw me! I killed their leader, and they were scared after that. So far, there hasn't been any attack for almost half a year!" General Fei boasted. 

Bai Shijue also confirmed this by himself. He checked the garrison with his all-seeing water bowl. He saw General Fei had successfully killed the leader and secured the garrison.

"You're so strong, Young General. I bet you also trained your soldiers with absolute discipline and dedication," Bai Shijue said, trying to get into Young General's good side.

"Of course, I do! I trained my soldiers to their utmost potential! I waste no man! They are my elite soldiers!" Young General Fei puffed up his chest to show how mighty he was, like a peacock showing his mightiness in front of Bai Shijue. 

Of course, Bai Shijue felt nothing for the Young General. But he had his own agenda, so he had to play along, "Indeed, Young General. I've heard from my other customers that you're such a brave young general. You're definitely a great asset for our country."

Young General Fei felt the atmosphere around here was really pleasant, "When you're with me, I will never let anyone hurt you. You should consider me as your romantic partner, don't you think?"

General Fei was very bold and straightforward with his feeling. He didn't dawdle like an idiot. He wanted Bai Shijue, and he already made it clear for the latter.

Bai Shijue wasn't surprised. He showed a thin smile and replied, "That is naturally a great offer, Young General Fei. But don't you think it's too fast? I've just settled here, and I'm yet to find any interest in weaving the love string between us. Though, the love string has been prepared."

Young General Fei knew that Bai Shijue was a scholar, and from that wording, Bai Shijue didn't seem to reject him. He just needed more time. 

Which was understandable, "Well, I will be waiting then, Young Master Bai Shijue. I have a long time to spend in the garrison anyway."

"Ah, that coincides with my request, Young General."

"A request? Do tell."

"You see, my teashop has no guard at all, and I am scared that some scoundrel might come to illegally extort money from me."

"Ah, that's easy, I will put one of my soldiers here to stay in front of your teashop to guard—"

"No, no need for that," Bai Shijue quickly refused. "I feel like guarding a teashop would be a bit humiliating for your soldier. So I proposed you to help me train a man that could protect my shop in the future when it will get popular in a few years."

"Oh, so you want someone from your side to be trained as a future guard in the future?" Young General Fei concluded.

"Yes, Young General. Because if that is possible, the person that has been trained will continue guarding this teashop until his death," Bai Shijue said.

"Hmm… I see nothing wrong with it. Have you chosen the man to be trained?"

"Of course!" Bai Shijue turned his head to search for Han Shun. "Where is he? HAN SHUN!" Bai Shijue called out loud to find the young boy.

Han Shun rushed to the front because he thought Bai Gege was in danger, but what he saw was Bai Gege and the Young General having their teatime together. 

"Ah, Han Shun, come here," Bai Shijue said. 

Han Shun was unwilling, but since Bai Gege told him so, he reluctantly walked to Bai Gege's side. 

Bai Shijue patted the back of the young boy and said, "This kid, General. Can you train him as one of your soldiers? I want him to be a great soldier in the future, but I'm not a martial artist, nor a soldier."

Han Shun was shocked. He didn't know why Bai Gege would throw him to train with the soldier. He wanted to protest, but Bai Shijue used his power to zip Han Shun's lips, so he couldn't protest at all.

"Hmm, I see that he has a strong hand, although he is thin, that's not a problem at all. Are you sure you want to train this kid to my soldier base? The training can be harsh, and he is only allowed to return to you every weekend."

Han Shun's eyes widened. He absolutely refused to stay five days away from Bai Gege every week! He loved working in this place! He wanted to stay!

But Bai Shijue completely shut his body and turned him into a sort of puppet, so Han Shun wouldn't do anything stupid in front of his future commander.

"Oh, I'm sure he will be alright. Han Shun is a hardworking kid. I don't want him to live as a waiter for the rest of his life, please train him and make him a good and strong soldier, General Fei. Don't worry about food. I will supply him with one week's worth of food every week, so he won't be a burden there."

General Fei nodded, he was in a good mood, and he also thought training one kid wasn't a pain at all.

"I don't need the food. The garrison has more than enough for all soldiers.. What I want is…." General Fei leaned in towards Bai Shijue and smiled meaningfully, "How about one date to the firework festival a week from now?"