He had only meant it as a joke, but Sergei's serious reply made Qiong Xing give a wry smile and wondering just how much he was trusted.
"That was a joke. Please use this to keep up the good work."
"You're having it made for me. I should pay for it."
He really was serious.
Still, it was a good mindset for not taking things for granted.
"Then, please take care of this child. I'm not asking you to be his ally. Rather, please train him."
When Qiong Xing looked at Brat who was happily eating cake beside him, the boy nodded as if he understood.
One should never hesitate to learn.
Just as Qiong Xing had said, Brat was trying his best.
"You really are like a mother. …I won't go easy on him."
"But it will be beneficial. Whether he can endure it or not, it will be a good learning experience to find out."
Even if he was strict, someone like Sergei would never teach anything useless.
It would help Brat gain recognition from those people around him and build confidence.
