Perhaps, Ling Qingyu should listen to their stories every now and then, to understand them better. They weren't mere characters summoned from the card.
Chapter Find:
They were living beings, with strong emotions and interests. From several interactions, Ling Qingyu speculated a deal might have made between them and the system but their memories about the agreement was likely to be sealed, because Ling Qingyu had tried to ask but not one could answer.
They were also puzzled. However, one thing calmed their mind. The timeline in their world had been frozen and only after finishing the task, could they return.
Thinking of their possible departure in the future, Ling Qingyu felt reluctant but she was hopeful, world traveling might be a thing too.
Worrying too much about what she couldn't deal or control was meaningless; focusing on the present was better.
To Ling Qingyu's inquiry, Tang Ziyi shook her head. "I have students or so being hired by a party to guide several personnels. There is not one in the list of my personal disciple."
"Why not?" Ling Qingyu asked curiously. "I mean disciple is the same as having students, right?"
"Not exactly." Tang Ziyi looked away as she explained. "They didn't inherit my everything but I only guide and correct their mistakes, while when I ask for you, it meant my inheritance, the lessons that I learned from a lifetime to be exposed to you."
"Well, thanks. I don't know what to say next." Ling Qingyu was puzzled. "Yet, I'll say again, I don't want to be your disciple."
"Okay, why are you so adamant about refusing me?" Tang Ziyi asked helplessly.
"Can I not say the reason?" Ling Qingyu's eyes wandered around as she played with her hair.
Narrowing her eyes, Tang Ziyi pressured Ling Qingyu with a glance. Usually, Tang Ziyi didn't bother to deeply study others' privacy and secrets, since everyone had something to hide.
However, Ling Qingyu's repeated refusal of her good offer and weird behavior raised Tang Ziyi's interest instead. "Come on; spill everything out."
"Why are you so scary all of a sudden?" Ling Qingyu shivered.
"It's not me being scary. It's your guilty conscience at work." Tang Ziyi rebutted.
"Wouldn't our relation becomes more estranged whenever I have to address you as master instead of Sister Tang?" Ling Qingyu asked and shook Tang Ziyi's arms.
"You're the boss. What's the matter with being late for this month? It's not like I'm forcing you later on." Tang Ziyi replied. "Then, what's the use of your subordinates and Sister Zhao's help, if you can't have a free time as a boss."
Although what Tang Ziyi said was the truth, Ling Qingyu still had many plans but had to agree under Tang Ziyi's piercing gaze.
"Alright, you're driving me to work like a cow." Ling Qingyu complained.
"Believe me if you build your fighting instinct within a shorter time period, the daily routine will be over soon." Tang Ziyi gave hope.
"I'll try then. After all, the morning firearm training results are impressive." Ling Qingyu praised herself.
"It's not impressive; it's only not bad."
"Hmph. You just don't want to admit my talent."
"Well, now I change my mind. I must add another training method." Tang Ziyi said with a gleam in her eyes.
Ling Qingyu instinctively shuddered but retorted forcefully, refusing to give in to other's momentum. She could lose but she must never lose in terms of aura. She was also the queen in business world. "What method?! I can show you, just let me experience once, I can follow at least 60 percent."
"I hope so." Tang Ziyi grinned. "Remember this circular room training."
Seeing Ling Qingyu nodded, Tang Ziyi continued: "This will be the first part. Starting from tomorrow, there will be an additional session. While you fire your gun, I'll throw flashbang under your feet."
Ling Qingyu's eyes almost darkened. This wasn't a training; this was naked revenge. Hmph, you must be jealous of my talent and suppress my arrogance, Ling Qingyu told herself.
Despite raising her self-confidence, after hearing Tang Ziyi's words, her body betrayed her inner thought. Ling Qingyu trembled and her skin paled.
"Don't worry. These flashbang training won't have any side-effect or damages because I've controlled the variables and produced these items with Athena's help." Tang Ziyi comforted. "Apart from uncomfortable experience, your health wouldn't be impacted."
"Of course, it's okay for someone working in the same field as yours. But I'm suppose to be the boss, pulling strings while leisurely sitting on the chair." Ling Qingyu muttered and glared at Tang Ziyi's figure, leaving the room.
"What? You're staying?" Tang Ziyi asked. "Do you like to experience flashbang on the first day?"
Although Tang Ziyi sounded very gentle, Ling Qingyu felt sharpness in her words. Rolling her eyes, Ling Qingyu replied. "Coming."