Zhao Longfei frowned. "I... of course I can, but you never know what might happen. Take this. It'll give you an extra layer of protection."
Lin Yaman shook her head. "I don't need it. If the day comes when even you can't keep me safe, I'd rather choose a quick death."
"But..."
"Give me that!"
While Zhao Longfei stood there stunned, Qin Siyang snatched the red cloth-covered box back from his hand.
Zhao Longfei's tone turned stern. "Qin Siyang, you can't take that!"
Qin Siyang snapped impatiently, "Oh, give it a rest. Secretary Lin wants to give it to me, and you're saying no. What, do you get to make her decisions for her?!"
Qin Siyang knew anything Zhao Longfei treasured had to be something good, but he wasn't being greedy.
He could tell there was definitely something between Zhao Longfei and Lin Yaman. Taking away Secretary Lin's protective charm would leave her relying solely on Zhao Longfei for protection. He was simply giving things a nudge to bring the two together.
Just as he had once helped things along for Li Tianming and Chen Fenghe.
"Secretary Lin, this IOU is only for three gold coins. What's so special about it?"
Lin Yaman said, "It represents a favor from Qi Tian, the Commander-in-Chief of the Qi Legion. Take it to him, and he'll honor it."
Qin Siyang looked unconvinced. "The Military? A favor owed by the Military? They'll actually honor it?"
Zhao Longfei snorted. "Yes. Qi Tian is a respected elder. He's not like that bunch of old scoundrels, Chu Xiaoang and Qin Yingguang."
"Really? Great! I'll take it, then! Thanks, Secretary Lin! I'm off to class!"
"All right. Goodbye, Xiao Qin!"
Qin Siyang stopped intruding on the two of them and quickly left the office.
This morning's class was