After entering the building, Chen Chuan thought for a moment, then went to the public telephone and called Cheng Zitong. "Teacher, I'm back," he said.
Cheng Zitong's voice came from the receiver. "How did it go? Did it go smoothly?"
Chen Chuan said, "It went very smoothly. Senior Brother Ren taught me quite a lot."
"Xiaotian is very experienced. Don't be fooled by his wild-sounding name; he's very meticulous in his work. You won't be at a disadvantage following him. Oh, and since you're back safely, you can collect your pay. I'll talk to Xiaotian about it later."
Chen Chuan said, "Teacher, I didn't really do much this time."
"Don't say that, and don't feel like you don't deserve it," Cheng Zitong said. "On an assigned mission like Xiaotian's, having someone to back you up is completely different from not having anyone. Even if you just sat there the whole time, you still served a purpose. The key is trust, you know?
