"Anyone who frequents the riverbank never fails to get his shoes wet?"
"Seems like I was really too nervous this time, thinking they were out to harm you!"
"It can't be helped that I made such a fuss; Elder Tan said you're a national treasure-level talent. Caution is the parent of safety, and I had to be cautious and vigilant!"
"But now that I think about it, after their years of loyal service and being the pride and hope in the eyes of their parents, how could they possibly be easily swayed to work for the Kong Family of Liuli City?"
"The true diehards are those with huge and dirty vested interests with the Kong Family of Liuli City. They can't escape and are about to face imprisonment, so they might take the risk!"
"Just like the assassin this morning, all alone with nowhere to flee, facing a dead end either way. Attempting to assassinate you, regardless of success or failure, would let the Kong Family know his undying loyalty!"
...
Zheng joked about himself on the phone.
