"No need to mention, Senior Brother. You don't need to take that matter to heart. Anyone else would have done the same as righteous fellows too," Xiao Ming said, his smile unwavering.
His tone was light and respectful, though there was a subtle edge to his words that hinted at his underlying confidence.
Lin Shaofeng, the senior brother in question, simply nodded in response, not bothering to stretch the conversation any further. He could sense that Xiao Ming was not one to linger on formalities or unnecessary pleasantries.
"Right, where are you off to? I'm currently free, so I can come along if you don't mind," Lin Shaofeng blurted out, his tone casual but his eyes sharp with curiosity.
He was a tall, broad-shouldered man with a commanding presence, his demeanor both friendly and slightly intimidating.
