The father who had just been approached by his son felt a sudden chill run down his spine. His breath caught in his throat as he turned around, realizing the significance of this encounter.
"State your name and rank," Bing Shi whispered to his ears, "And I'll show you what dirty tricks and connections are truly capable of."
Ru Quan decided to add a final touch to their encounter. He leaned slightly towards the father, raising an eyebrow inquisitively, "If you dare question the legitimacy of our practices, I assume you are ready to defend your opinion with every ounce of your being."
The father's face paled, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead. His voice trembled as he stammered, "I... I apologize! I have the utmost respect for the LADs and all that you represent!"
He made a ninety-degree bow, his own military training kicking in, "I am Robert Johnson, an off-duty soldier, 12th Infantry Division. Please forgive my ignorance!"
