Bab 1900: Through Blades of Fire

Clenching his chest with a look of pain, he whined woefully to Youyou. "I'm so hurt! I cared for you as if you were my son, but what did I get in return? Not only were my bonuses cut, I even endured your constant ridicule. How unjust!"

The little lad replied coolly, "Agent Li, may I remind you that only the strongest survive? As your superior, I have the right to withhold, let alone cut, your bonuses; if you were that capable, you could do the same to me, too!"

The man, who was struck speechless, could only glare forlornly at the boy.

The two stood facing each other for some time before they broke into a smile and silently acknowledged each other with a fist bump.

The truth was, despite his vicious words, the boy had the utmost respect for his assistant.

Even though the seven-year-old was considered his superior, in terms of age, the boy would have to address Li Hanlin as 'uncle'!