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Gangling City.

As usual, Long Feng Restaurant has a long queue in front of the door and inside it was full with was no vacant seat available. A few waiters were busy shuttling between tables and they were sweating profusely. They work efficiently and neatly with first-class service so that guests at every table did not need to wait too long.

It was lunchtime and the voices of the people rose and fall while some guests were eating and enjoying their food. On the outside of the restaurant, the crowd was still waiting patiently under the hot sun and the number of people in the queue did not seem to reduce in number.

In face of this type of situation, Long Feng Restaurant which had always strived to do their best for their guests prepared some cooling and refreshing sour plum tea for those in waiting in line. The drinks were served by an agile and alert young boy and this had improved Long Feng Restaurant's image.

Just as the young boy was busy serving the guests sour plum tea, a slender figure dressed in a blue robe, ignored the long queue in front of the entrance and calmly walked into Long Feng Restaurant. The sharp-eyed young boy moved quickly to put his hand out to block the man from entering.

"This guest, please queue up."

Although there was a polite smile on the face of the young boy, there was no trace of a smile in his eyes. He flipped a cloth towel on his shoulder and stretched out his arm, then gestured to the man to look at the crowd standing in line behind him to make him realize that the crowd would be treated unfairly because of him.

It was well-known among the people, the reason why Lung Feng Restaurant had become the top-notch restaurant was due to their large variety of dishes available, their unique tastes, their principle of offering first-class service. Even though their prices were high, many people still came flocking and were even willing to wait in line just to have a meal.

The young boy studied the man in front of him and noticed the warm handsome face carrying a light gentle smile and his elegant manner. Judging from the material of his clothes, this man was not an ordinary person from the city. However, it could be said that all the guests who came to dine in Lung Feng Restaurant were not ordinary people. It was just that this man, from head to toe, exuded a strangely unspeakable aura which made people feel at ease. With the gentle smile on his face, the young boy suddenly remembered last night when the Shopkeeper had taught them, the brothers, a sentence ~~ Bathing in the spring breeze.

That's right! This man from top to bottom gave out such a feeling and it made him unable to feel disgusted but even so, jumping queue was still wrong.

The young boy cleared his throat and spoke to the man with the gentle smile again, except that this time his eyes were as polite as his tone.

"This guest, for the sake of fairness, please step outside. Oh!......"

Halfway through his speech, he received a sudden hard knock on his head.

"Third Young Master, you're here. Please come in for a rest."

Shopkeeper Wang Qin respectfully said. The two men brushed past the young boy who was bending down from his waist and cradling his head in grief. They went upstairs to the bedchambers reserved exclusively for the use of the four siblings of Dong Fang Family.

"Third Young Master, you can take a rest in this bedchamber first. Later I will instruct Zhang Zhen that kid, to send you some food and wine." Wang Qin then ordered for the bedding to be changed and after serving up hot tea, he prepared to leave.

"Zhang Zhen?"

Dong Fang Tang raised his eyebrows. 

Who is that person? Why did Wang Qin specifically mentioned his name to him?

"Zhang Zhen is the one who was 'blind' and blocked Third Young Master's path just now."  Wang Qin replied and immediately thought of something he had missed. He quickly added.  "It was like this. About ten days ago, Fourth Young Master had brought Zhang Zhen and Zhang Sheng, the two brothers here.  He said to let the two brothers help here and also accepted the two brothers as his sworn brothers."  Wang Qin explained. Fortunately, these two brothers lived up to expectations, they did not give him any trouble, they were hard-working and was able to read facial expressions* and this had actually helped him a lot.

(Read facial expressions means to be alert to mood changes of other people.)

"Is that so?"

Dong Fang Tang's gentle face brighten up with a light smile and thought. It is truly his younger sister's style.

"Where is Fourth Young Master?"

"After Fourth Young Master brought the two brothers here, the next day, a tragic case happened in the city involving a murdered woman whose facial skin was brutally stripped off. In order to capture the murderer, Fourth Young Master only stayed a night here, then he left."  Wang Qin reported to him.

He also told him that First Young Master, Dong Fang Ling had issued instructions to all Long Feng Restaurant that if Dong Fang Jie was to make an appearance in any restaurant, they were to remind him that he must return home before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"I know.  You can leave to continue with your work."

Dong Fang Tang wrinkled his eyebrows. His younger sister could hold the position of Jade Face Hunter of this dynasty was all due to his Second Elder Brother and him. Their Eldest Brother had reluctantly agreed to let her hold that position until she reaches the age of 20 which is this year. No matter what happens, she has to relinquish her post this year. Otherwise, their Eldest Brother will punish all three of them, his Second Elder Brother, him and his younger sister.

Unable to control himself, a smile rose on his lips. With a sister that always courts trouble is really one big headache.

Knock! Knock! A knocking sound came from outside the door interrupting his confused thoughts.

"Come in."

As soon as he spoke, he saw the young boy who had blocked his path, just now, entering the bedchamber.  Following behind him was a little boy.  

Are these two boys his younger sister had taken in as her sworn brothers?

Zhang Zhen with both hands carrying a food-laden lacquered tray came into the bedchamber. He put the tray of rice and dishes of food on the table and both brothers looked at Dong Fang Tang.  For a moment, they did not know what to say.

"You can follow Fourth Brother to greet me as Third Brother."

Dong Fang Tang's eyes reflected his smile and looked at the uneasy expressions on the two brothers' faces.  He lifted up the chopsticks and started to eat.

"Third Brother!" Both brothers joyfully called out in unison and they looked very obedient.

"Have the both of you taken your lunch?" Dong Fang Tang asked with concern.

"We have eaten earlier."  Zhang Sheng, the younger brother quickly answered first.

"Are you alright with working here?"

Due to his younger sister's blessing, he had gained two more young brothers.  As an elder brother, he should have more concern for them.

"Yes. Everyone here takes care of us.  When Big Brother Wang is free, he also teaches us to read at night."

This time, it was Zhang Zhen who answered. The Big Brother Wang he referred to was the Shopkeeper Wang Qin.

"Very good."  Dong Fang Tang smiled and waved his hand. "Before your Fourth Brother left, did he say anything to you?"

"No. Fourth Brother left in a hurry and did not even say goodbye to us." Zhang Zhen's voice tone sounded like a complaint.  Fourth Brother had always come and go in a hurry and made them unprepared mentally.

Dong Fang Tang could hear the resentment in Zhang Zhen's words and comforted them. It could be seen that the two brothers had deep feelings for his younger sister.

"Don't blame your Fourth Brother. The title of Jade Face Hunter comes with responsibilities and a reputation. You should be more considerate of him."

When Zhang Zhen saw Dong Fang Tang had stopped eating his meal to explain to them, he knew that they were bothering him and being a smart boy he dragged his younger brother away with him.

"Third Brother, please enjoy your food slowly.  We won't bother you.  If there is anything you need, just let me know."

The two brothers were clever boys and if they were taught well, their future would be bright. Younger sister had always been good at judging people, therefore it was not surprising she would arrange for the two brothers to work in Long Feng Restaurant.

While he was eating his meal, from his thoughts of the two brothers, his mind drifted back to his younger sister. If this girl did not return to Dong Fang Residence before the Mid-Autumn Festival, he was afraid that he and his Second Elder Brother will also get into trouble with their Eldest Brother. When he thought up to here, he could not help but sigh and lamented that being an elder brother was so difficult.

Knock! Knock! A knock was heard from the outside the door again and accompanied by the voice of Zhang Zhen calling out anxiously.

"Third Brother! Someone knew you have arrived and had come to seek medical advice."

"Where is that person?"

After hearing Zhang Zhen's words, Dang Fang Tang put down his chopsticks and quickly stood up.  He opened the bedchamber door and gestured for Zhang Zhen to lead the way.

When the news of Dong Fang Tang, the Divine Doctor's arrival had spread around Gang Ling City, a lot of people who admired him came.  For the convenience of the people who came to look for him, Dong Fang Tang instructed Wang Qin to open the back door of Long Feng Restaurant to let him treat the people who came to seek medical advice from him.


"Third Brother, how long will you be staying in Gang Ling City?"

The small and thin Zhang Sheng asked in curiosity as he served up tea and cakes during a break in the stream of people seeking medical advice.

Zhang Zhen was working as a waiter at the front portion of the shop while he was transferred to the back by Wang Qin to help Third Brother.

"Not sure.  But before the Mid-Autumn Festival, I've to make a trip back to Dong Fang Residence."

Ever since he came to Long Feng Restaurant in Gang Ling City, the two brothers liked to get close to him and because of his younger sister's relationship with them, he also had developed a feeling of love for them.

Zhang Sheng held up his fingers and counted the days.  It was two more months before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Great! In other words, they still have time to spend with Third Brother, at least not like Fourth Brother who comes and goes in a hurry and always leaves them without being mentally prepared.  

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