Zhiyan's Return! Brother? Brother-in-law!

Lin Gong shrugged. "No idea. My sister's travels have lasted over a year now, and she hasn't sent back a single word."

"Who knows where she went? But then again, she's always had a mind of her own since she was little. She should be fine."

He grinned. "What? Bufan, do you miss her?"

Li Bufan hurriedly shook his head. "No, no. I was just asking."

Lin Gong chuckled. "Hey, I actually hope my sister doesn't come back too soon. Otherwise, these comfortable days of mine will be over."

"You have no idea how strictly she keeps me in line. Ever since I was young, I haven't even dared raise my voice in front of her. Once she comes back, I'll have to keep my tail tucked between my legs."

Yang Kai laughed. "It can't be that bad, can it, Brother Gong? It's not like we've never dealt with Young Miss before. Other than being a little aloof, there's nothing much to it. She's always taken good care of us. When we first entered, she even specifically asked someone to look after us."

Lin Gong pulled a long face. "That's for you two! When it comes to me, my sister really does beat and kick me without the slightest mercy."

"When I was practicing martial arts as a child, if I slacked off and she caught me, I'd get a beating. You have no idea—I don't even dare breathe too loudly around her."

He looked at Li Bufan and continued, "Bufan must have experienced it too, right? When you served under my sister, she beat you plenty of times, didn't she? Tell them, Bufan."

Li Bufan said, "Not really. Young Miss treated me quite well."

Lin Gong was about to continue his endless tirade. "Bufan, you really forget the pain