"Who knows whether what you're saying is true, Brother? 'Forgive me, Lan Xuanyu,' 'next time'-I've heard those countless times. So I'm going to spend a month finding out whether you mean it. Starting tomorrow, wherever you go, I'll go."
The more Lin Yuan listened, the stronger his sense of déjà vu became. It sounded like one of those trial periods in some melodramatic TV drama or short-form series.
"Isn't that just a one-month trial period?"
Lin Yuan let out a chuckle at that.
"Who taught you all this?"
"Teacher Nana." The Little Dragon God blinked his big eyes, his tone more serious than ever.
"Teacher Nana said you can't just take someone at their word. You have to watch what they do. Otherwise, you'll only make yourself worth less and less..."
"What on earth has Auntie been teaching you?" Lin Yuan was thoroughly exasperated. On reflection, it really was her style. He said:
"Tell her for me that she should watch less of that stuff. That business a few years ago about paying your respects to me still makes me cringe when I think about it."
"But I think what Teacher Nana taught me is really important." The Little Dragon God was utterly serious, though a little afraid as well. Would his brother think he was being unreasonable?
Maybe I should take it back. What excuse could I use?
While the Little Dragon God was pondering this, Lin Yuan spoke.
"Suit yourself. Hmm, it's time. I have another meeting in a bit..."
"Ah, you're leaving again?"
"Yes. I'm too busy."
Lin Yuan glanced at the Little Dragon God's pout. He felt that perhaps it would not take long-one month, or perhaps two-for the conflict between them to melt away completely. At that thought, Lin Yuan smiled.
"So, Lan Xuanyu, you