As the saying goes, even before you kick a dog, you should consider its owner. No matter how arrogant this follower might seem, he only acts this way to others. He only asserts himself to boost his master's reputation. It wouldn't matter if he was applying dog-like loyalty or anything else; it's all a matter of their internal affairs which they could handle behind closed doors. However, in front of so many people, especially when those present are colleagues from the same department, if Liu Yang really acquiesces to Nie Zhenbang's words, then he would lose face completely. No one then would dare to associate with him in the future.
Consequently, Liu Yang's expression had darkened, looking at the young girl Dong Wan sitting close to Nie Zhenbang. He'd clearly heard the bantering words and now, old resentments and new grudges welled up in his heart, causing his face to darken even more.
