The Truth Revealed

Bai Long Qiang turned around to look at the sergeant sitting in front of him. Most people here treated him with some form of respect, knowing who his father was, and yet, this man did not show any of that.

"Sir?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. Just because he was the best at what he did, didn't mean that he would allow a stranger to criticize him. Especially when he had no idea what he was talking about.

"I'm sorry, was I not clear?" replied the other man with a slight smirk on his face. "And here was me thinking you were somewhat intelligent."

Bai Long Qiang bristled at his words, but he bit his tongue, refusing to let his temper get the best of him. He needed this man on his team.

"I have never missed a funeral," answered Bai Long Qiang through clenched teeth.

"Huh, that's funny. I mean, your father and grandfather were there. Shouldn't you have been, too?"