Chance to Rise Above the Rest, Setting an Example

Chen Changsheng grabbed Chai Yan by the ear and hauled her up from the ground.

Before Chai Yan could figure out what was going on, Chen Changsheng spoke.

"This girl really is quite good. She knows when to advance and when to retreat, and she understands her limits. No wonder you recommended her time and again."

"Could anyone I've taken a liking to be bad?"

"With this girl's help, your plan should proceed smoothly when the time comes."

Bai Ze slowly emerged from a corner.

Seeing that Chai Yan still seemed somewhat dazed, Bai Ze curled his tail around her and moved her aside.

"All right, I accept your feelings, but put your mind at ease."

"This fellow has followed me for tens of thousands of years. Even if I were to fall out with someone, I wouldn't fall out with him."

After soothing Chai Yan with a few words, Bai Ze looked at Chen Changsheng.

"How was my acting just now?"

"A little overdone. Besides, the two of us have too many prior offenses. Fooling those clever people will probably be troublesome."

"But it'll be enough to fool those idiots."

"Just talking about it fills me with anger. They're stupid and disobedient. If they weren't like this, why would I need to go around such a huge circle?"

"All right, go make your preparations. The institutional reforms will officially begin in one month."

With that, Chen Changsheng got up and left, while Bai Ze also led Chai Yan out of the room.

Looking at Bai Ze beside her, Chai Yan hesitated before speaking.

"Lord Bai Ze, what just happened?"

"Nothing much. A 'pie' is about to fall onto your head."

"To make sure you don't choke on this 'pie,' Chen Changsheng tested you a little."

"Fall onto my head?"