GIVE ME SOME FACE TOO

“Xiao Xing,” Old Master Yang called out, his voice resonating like a melodious chime, calm yet authoritative, as he approached the General.

General Han Xing immediately rose from his chair, his posture fluid and respectful. He greeted the Old Master with a deep bow, his forehead nearly grazing the table in an act of reverence. “Uncle Yang,” General Han Xing replied, his voice steady, but his heart raced beneath the surface, and unmistakable anxiety crept into his frame, his respect for Old Master Yang undeniable.

“Good, good. I haven't seen Xiao Xing for a long time,” Old Master Yang exclaimed, his eyes glimmering with a mixture of fondness and authority, sharp as the edge of a well-honed blade. “Seat, seat,” he commanded, motioning for everyone to take their places. Kendrick shifted uneasily, taking a seat beside the Old Master, the weight of the impending conversation pressing down on him like a leaden cloak.