"Someone from the Heavenly Dao Alliance? Isn't it just a report? Communication is so convenient these days. Was there really any need to come in person?" Fang Qianyuan was somewhat puzzled.
Wang Ran chuckled inwardly when he heard this. "My lord, you're too close to the matter to see it clearly. Whether they have business or not, another trip here is always better than staying outside, toiling away without recognition."
He had also heard that Wu Longjie and the others had once served as Fang Qianyuan's Personal Guards. After being assigned elsewhere, they had gone years without seeing him. Naturally, they could not compare in closeness to those who remained at his side.
If possible, they would have gladly made several extra trips for every matter, reminding him of their presence so that he would also notice whatever achievements they made in the future.
Fang Qianyuan did not dwell on it. "Have him come in."
Before long, he received the Heavenly Dao Alliance's envoy in the duty hall.
The man was indeed a former member of his Personal Guard: Zhao Qing, the second son of Elder Zhao Yanwu. He could be counted among the Personal Guard's leaders.
Fang Qianyuan asked, "Zhao Qing, why did you come in person? Has something major happened?"
Zhao Qing looked troubled and glanced at Wang Ran, who stood beside Fang Qianyuan's seat.
Fang Qianyuan smiled faintly. "He's my personal attendant and also helps handle miscellaneous affairs. Whatever it is, speak freely."
Those words served to win a man's loyalty. Upon hearing them, Wang Ran seemed to straighten his back a little more. Fang Qianyuan knew, however, that Zhao Qing understood the relative importance of things. If the matter were truly too important, he would certainly insist that everyone else withdraw.
Zhao Qing glanced at him