"I refuse! What do you mean, my talent scout? I'm not some beast of burden!"
Qin Siyang was, of course, unwilling.
Talent Scout Zhao, my ass.
Qin Siyang argued his case, explaining that he didn't owe Zhao Longfei that many favors.
Zhao Longfei countered everything he threw at him, insisting that Qin Siyang acknowledge him as the man who had recognized his talent.
"Principal Zhao, I gave Southern Glory plenty of rare research materials!"
Zhao Longfei smiled faintly. "Xiao Qin, I also gave you unprecedented privileges."
"Principal Zhao, I helped the Zhao Family establish a merchants' association!"
"Xiao Qin, I helped secure an official place for your Sequence Regiment in the Chu Character Legion."
"Principal Zhao, I helped Secretary Lin deal with her father's murderer!"
"Xiao Qin, I also secretly helped you teach a lesson to a few guys who were bothering Wen Shu at Nine Dragons College."
Qin Siyang froze. "Huh? When did that happen? Why didn't I know about it?"
Zhao Longfei lit his cigar. "The girl didn't want you to worry, so she never told you. I wasn't planning to mention it either, but since you brought us to this point, I had to."
"Those are separate matters!" Qin Siyang still refused to concede. "Principal Zhao, I contacted Minister Tang and helped solve the Zhao Family's financial problems!"
"Xiao Qin, I sent people to wipe out the Night Tranquility Merchants' Association and uncovered the fact that a Jiang Family Member was plotting against you."
"Principal Zhao, I..."
"Xiao Qin, stop tallying favors with me. Keep running your mouth, and I'll tie you up and ship you off to the Yan Character Legion to exchange wedding vows with Yan Ran and consummate the marriage."
Qin Siyang froze. "Zhao Longfei, what exactly are you trying to do? Just because