The so-called "registration under patronage" involved placing one's household registration in the family of the employer one worked for.
Although this did not equate to being registered as a slave, it still meant that one had assumed a master-servant status and could not simply renege or do anything detrimental to the master's family.
If one did, the master had every right to punish or even kill them without objection.
Shen Qing smiled and waved his hand, "Sir, you are too kind. As old acquaintances, we should help each other."
"Boss is so generous!"
After allowing Zhang Shuyuan to eat for a while longer, Shen Qing arranged for a servant to guide him in registering within the residence and familiarize himself with the affairs.
Zhang Shuyuan was extremely grateful and thanked him profusely before leaving.