The Special Management Bureau sent word that he could report for duty in two days.
Before Lin Shuguang could properly enjoy his weekend, Xu Jie came looking for him.
The two found a nearby restaurant.
Xu Jie complained at length about Lin Shuguang abandoning his buddy to enjoy himself alone over the past two days. Once he finished complaining, he eagerly launched into gossip about the Martial Arts Apprentice Exam.
"Old Lin, Old Lin, did you know-"
"I know."
Lin Shuguang answered so calmly that Xu Jie's expression, still poised to show off, gradually crumbled. But he stubbornly persisted. "No, you don't. Let me give you a detailed account of that day's exam..."
Lin Shuguang: "..."
For a full ten minutes, words poured out of Xu Jie.
Lin Shuguang propped his chin on his hand and stared into the distance, his eyes lifeless.
Suddenly, he perked up and interrupted, "The noodles are ready. I'll get them. Stay right here."
Without waiting for Xu Jie to speak, he decisively got up and escaped.
But just as the young woman who had dished up the noodles was about to hand them to Lin Shuguang, her hand slipped and she accidentally knocked them over.
The girl hurriedly said, "Sorry, I'm so sorry. I'll replace your bowl."
Lin Shuguang was about to speak.
Who knew Xu Jie would run over and deliberately knock over his own bowl of noodles too? With a goofy look, he said, "Pretty lady, could you spend a night with me too? I'll even pay you."
Lin Shuguang was speechless with exasperation. He told the girl there was no need and hauled Xu Jie away on the spot.
Xu Jie lingered reluctantly like an idiot. Lin Shuguang wanted to smash his stupid head in. "You really are something. If I