Chapter 72 – Youngsters

Drawn to the unexpected sight, Yukino entered further into the room. Curious about their conversation, I stopped and looked toward them.  Maximus continued, “…Then, without stopping, you’ll advance quickly along the road to the west. Along the way, Pompeii soldiers may have started to pursue you from behind or may already be shooting arrows at you from the city walls close to the road. If you act too slowly or react sluggishly, you could fall under their arrows or be caught and surrounded by the enemy. I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.     

The guy apologized to me, and the girl glared at him sharply but didn’t say anything more. Just then, Yukino returned to us. Of course.  “When you reach the Herculaneum Gate, you’ll have to fight the enemy guards there. You must kill them as quickly as possible so that before the enemy’s main force arrives, you can secure the gate and allow our main force, which will be lying in ambush outside the city, to enter smoothly. Only then can we achieve final victory… Now, I ask you: Can you do it?!” Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels,com

In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.  The troops were silent for a moment before a few soldiers finally responded in hushed tones, “…We can… do it…” The meat they bought was chicken, with a clean, fresh pink color. While traveling along a mountain, they were caught up in a landslide.

It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay!   Maximus sternly surveyed the group, saying, “It seems you know your limits. If you can’t even complete such a simple drill, how could you possibly succeed in a raid on Pompeii and return safely? As your leader, my main concern is whether you can come back alive. That’s why I want you to repeat this drill over and over, not only in the daytime but also at night, until you’ve mastered it so well that you can complete the entire simulated operation with your eyes closed in the shortest time possible. Only by sweating more in training can we bleed less in battle! Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward. 

The meat they bought was chicken, with a clean, fresh pink color. While traveling along a mountain, they were caught up in a landslide.  “I sincerely hope that on the day we capture Pompeii, every one of you will be alive to receive the envious gazes of the other battalions and hear them sincerely praise, ‘The soldiers of the logistics camp’s guard unit are the best! They are heroes capable of creating miracles!'” As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!       

Maximus, who had already taken his position at the front of the formation, was not surprised by this. Crixus looked down at the water  Moved by their leader’s heartfelt words, the soldiers no longer panted or slouched; instead, they stood tall with renewed vigor. It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay! 

In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.  Taking advantage of the moment, Carminus loudly asked, “Brothers, should we continue the training?!” Before long, the three hundred soldiers shouted and rushed towards the farm 100 meters away. He saw the situation and calmed down.   

Although it might be suffocating at times, it was not a big deal to me whether or not Alexis was breathing down my neck. I am Lutz.     “YES!!!” the soldiers shouted in unison. It was a few days ago when he heard that a new lord would be coming to the neglected lord’s mansion. N-No, it’s… not a problem at all.

Although Lin Youxi’s dad is busy, whenever he has time, he always invites Mei Fang to their house and cooks for him. It's okay.        Watching the soldiers resume their training, Quintus remarked softly, “There are indeed outstanding individuals among the slaves.” Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels, com

Vorenus entered the room and saw Maximus sitting at the edge of the bed. Frontinus, do you see anything else that needs attention?     “Are you talking about Maximus?” Scaepula asked, sensing something in his tone. Lin Youxi didn’t complain on helping the homeroom teacher. After making a list, she poked Mei Fang with a pen. Bro! We’re leaving!   

His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch?   Quintus nodded but said no more. Instead, he turned to Aulus and said, “I think you should lead our comrades to join the training as well. We’ve been out of combat for more than ten years, and our skills are probably rusty. We don’t want to make mistakes during the raid and become a laughingstock.” The meat they bought was chicken, with a clean, fresh pink color. While traveling along a mountain, they were caught up in a landslide.

However, not everyone was in that situation. We decided to have ramen for dinner, which we usually only passed by but could not eat.     Aulus sneered, “It’s already generous of us not to laugh at them, how dare they have the audacity to laugh at us! However, you’re right. We should train with them a bit so that we can coordinate smoothly during the surprise attack…” Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels. com

After a while, the Roman legion completed its formation but remained stationary. m… when I left, it was about three kilometers.        With that, Aulus turned to gather his Nucerian companions. Though he still looked down on these new recruits in the guard team, his extensive experience in warfare had taught him that war is no child’s play and should never be taken lightly! Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.

━━━━ ◦ ❖ ◦ ━━━━ A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.

As they continued to cultivate their friendship, Mei Fang had the idea of turning Lin Youxi into his own game development tool.        In the early morning, in the backyard of the rebel’s headquarters at the olive oil farm, a wooden shed was set up in the open space in front of the kitchen. Inside, there were over a dozen simple wooden tables and benches, serving as the “exclusive dining hall” for the logistics camp’s support department. It was a few days ago when he heard that a new lord would be coming to the neglected lord’s mansion. N-No, it’s… not a problem at all.

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      At this moment, a group of teenagers was having breakfast there. Most of them had already finished eating, with only a few still chewing slowly. One of the boys was relatively small and delicate, with clear features that made him resemble a girl. He was Quintus’ only grandson, Varus Quintus. Lin Youxi ran ahead and then pulled down her eyelids, making a funny face at Mei Fang. Auntie doesn’t need your help, understood?    

Lin Youxi didn’t complain on helping the homeroom teacher. After making a list, she poked Mei Fang with a pen. Bro! We’re leaving!     Since the Nucerians had brought their families to the camp, Maximus had assigned the elderly and women to the support department, while their children were placed in the youth squad. Because Maximus treated them no differently from his own men, even though they had to live separately from their families, the Nucerians were able to accept this arrangement. As they continued to cultivate their friendship, Mei Fang had the idea of turning Lin Youxi into his own game development tool.      

The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers.   “Hurry up, Varus! We’re all waiting for you!” urged Acco. After reserving a computer at the computer store, the family of three went to the lottery shop together to confirm the exciting.     

After a while, the Roman legion completed its formation but remained stationary. m… when I left, it was about three kilometers.        Varus quickly stuffed the remaining bread into his mouth and gulped down the leftover oatmeal in the pot. The guy apologized to me, and the girl glared at him sharply but didn’t say anything more. Just then, Yukino returned to us. Of course.

With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. Hello, I’m Melfina. Can you tell me your name? Rod!     “I’ve already got your shield and sword. Let’s head straight to the training ground,” said Marcus, handing him a wooden shield and sword. These were made by the people in the armory, smaller and lighter than the ones used by soldiers in training, but much more refined. As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!       

They could all be played, but the only downside was that both Resident Evil and Anacondas had Chinese dubs. That'd be quite a favor.   “Thanks!” Varus said, taking the equipment. After a while, the Roman legion completed its formation but remained stationary. m… when I left, it was about three kilometers.      

Because platforms can directly receive user payments in real-time, they can first receive the money earned and then distribute it.     “Let’s go,” Acco said, patting Varus on the back as he led the way out of the dining hall. Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.

Although I had no intention of getting deeply involved and was about to leave her behind, I couldn’t say that. Should I challenge there?  Varus followed the other boys, hopping and skipping as they made their way to the training ground designated for them, which was right next to the guard team’s training ground, separated by a few rows of oak trees. Xiang Xiaoxia poked her head out of the kitchen and asked Mei Fang, who was playing video games with her sister. She must be happy.  

Peng Xue cupped her chin and watched Mei Fang, who was having intimate interaction with Xia Yuan, making a funny face at Mei Fang.     Once they arrived, the teenagers immediately quieted down and quickly lined up in four long rows. Led by their squad leader, Acco, they began jogging around the training ground… Support the translator by reading @ gem novels. com

Yukino and Aisha, who were sitting across from each other, ordered iced tea. After quickly examining Yukino, the woman called me over.   After five laps, Varus, who was at the back of the line, began to feel fatigued. Cassius, the vice-leader, who was also at the rear, noticed this and quickly asked with concern, “How are you holding up? Can you keep going?” The guy apologized to me, and the girl glared at him sharply but didn’t say anything more. Just then, Yukino returned to us. Of course.

After seeing Liang Meijuan and Lin Youxi off, Xia Yuan finally relaxed her previously tense mood. I’m not forcing Them. Tha is good!   Not wanting to be looked down upon, Varus hesitated and replied, “I… I can still do it.” After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. After drinking water and washing his face, Cossinius found a spot and lay down.

Thinking of Xia Yuan’s father crying in front of him years ago, Mei Fang just smiled and said nothing. I can a little bit.             “Just hang in there a bit longer, there’s only one more lap to go. You can do it!” The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers. 

Maximus, who had already taken his position at the front of the formation, was not surprised by this. Crixus looked down at the water  Cassius’ encouragement gave Varus the strength he needed to push through. He gritted his teeth and finished the lap, nearly collapsing from exhaustion. Because platforms can directly receive user payments in real-time, they can first receive the money earned and then distribute it.   

Drawn to the unexpected sight, Yukino entered further into the room. Curious about their conversation, I stopped and looked toward them.  Cassius quickly supported him and walked with him slowly along the edge of the field, comforting him, “It’s always like this when you first start running. I performed even worse than you when I started; I even threw up my breakfast, and Acco and the others laughed at me. But after running for a few days, I got used to it. Now I can run ten laps in a row at a pretty fast pace with no problem. Trust me, if you stick with it every day, you’ll be just like me in no time.” Now, back to Aisha’s expression. The reason for this change was undoubtedly Yukiho’s presence. The destination I aim for lies ahead.   

A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.  Varus listened attentively, feeling a warm sensation in his heart, and nodded firmly. After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly. 

Aisha is being targeted by a faction led by her father’s younger brother, her uncle. I let out a sigh and let go of the controller.      After a while, Acco shouted, “Everyone, come over and form up!” Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels .com

The results of today’s written exam will be announced one week later. From this elevated position, I swiftly swung my sword mid-air.     The resting children immediately gathered and quickly arranged themselves into a tight square formation of ten columns and five rows, with Varus promptly taking his position. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels dot com

Marie turned her large eyes towards me and smiled slightly. Even if it wasn’t my own experience, I thought it was a terrible story.     At that moment, an elderly man with graying hair and a stern face approached from the sidelines. His name was Rufus Gracchus, a former Roman soldier who had later fallen to the status of a public slave in Rome. Now, he was a member of the logistics camp’s military advisory group. Over a month ago, when Maximus wanted to select a military instructor for the newly formed youth squad, Rufus had volunteered and secured the position. As Mei Fang searched for the photos on his phone, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi quickly grabbed it to look. Yes, I came here today for this.

As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!         He walked to the front of the formation, and Acco, who was at the head of the group, immediately stepped forward, pounding his right fist on his chest and reporting clearly, “Instructor, the formation is complete, with 52 members present and accounted for. Please give your orders!” In order to prevent this child from having any regrets about her childhood, Mei Fang naturally wanted to fulfill Xia Yuan’s wishes.  

His parents got married at a young age, and now they were only in their late twenties, not much older than Mei Fang when he died.      “Very good, fall in,” Gracchus said, scanning the eager young faces before him. Every time he saw these youthful and spirited faces, he felt a bit younger himself. His gaze lingered briefly on a few of the children—those were the Nucerian children. The fact that former enemies were now working together in a slave-led rebellion against Rome struck him as a remarkable twist of fate. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels, com

With all the preparations in place, they chose a weekend to shoot the promotional video at school. Don’t knock, wait a moment.         With a ripple of emotion in his heart, Gracchus said, “Next, we’ll be conducting formation drills.” I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.     

I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.       Unlike adults, these youngsters still had underdeveloped bones and muscles, and excessive strength training could harm their bodies. However, due to their youth and strong learning abilities, they responded much better to formation training than adults. This was a part of the military training plan that Maximus and Frontinus had devised after many discussions. Although I had no intention of getting deeply involved and was about to leave her behind, I couldn’t say that. Should I challenge there?

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      Gracchus then took up his bugle and blew various signals. In response, the teenagers followed the commands dictated by the sounds: sometimes advancing, sometimes halting, forming shield walls, launching charges, or retreating en masse… Next came the more complicated task of contacting everyone. Mei Fang asked about everyone’s availability in the Ximilu group chat.   

The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers.   Afterward, Gracchus issued further orders, directing the youth squad to turn left or right, switch to a circular formation, form columns, or push the rear ranks forward while extending the flanks. During the training, the formation often became disorganized, mainly because Varus and a few other newcomers were unfamiliar with the maneuvers, slowing down the entire formation’s movements. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels.com

Although it might be suffocating at times, it was not a big deal to me whether or not Alexis was breathing down my neck. I am Lutz.     However, Gracchus never stopped to correct them. Instead, the other teenagers took it upon themselves to guide the newcomers, with everyone actively cooperating and very few complaints. As a result, even though the training was a bit rough, the atmosphere remained positive, and gradually, the formation started to improve. However, Spartacus couldn’t immediately abandon the troops and leave. In the afternoon, the troops arrived outside the city of Capua.

As they continued to cultivate their friendship, Mei Fang had the idea of turning Lin Youxi into his own game development tool.        After the formation drills, the youths took a short break before moving on to engineering training. His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch? 

Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward.   Gracchus divided the 52 youths into two teams for a competition. Each team was tasked with digging a trench five meters long, one meter wide, and one meter deep. The trench needed to have traps set within it, and the soil dug up had to be used to build a one-meter-high, five-meter-long earthen wall. The team that finished the fastest and did the best job would win, while the losing team would have to run three laps around the field. The one of the porters who had been carrying our belongings all the way here timidly spoke up. Going to a convent was not a bad thing.

It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay!   Both teams gave it their all, working as hard as they could. It seemed that Yukino had grown closer to Aisha. As I watched with interest, numbers in light blue appeared on the back of her hand.   

It’s the name of mankind’s last fortress city, a mixture of metal and stone. The amount of money required for the this was enormous.     Varus was placed in the same group as Cassius. Cassius specifically assigned Marcus to stay by Varus’ side and personally guide him on what to do. Marcus, who had been so considerate in bringing Varus his equipment during breakfast, was now quite strict with him. Mei Fang, who has the mindset of an adult, can understand Lin Youxi’s father’s intention to remarry at this time. What’s wrong?      

With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. Hello, I’m Melfina. Can you tell me your name? Rod!     Since his parents’ deaths, and although his grandfather was somewhat neglectful, Varus had never experienced such hard labor. But influenced by the enthusiastic atmosphere, he neither slacked off nor resented Marcus’ strictness. Instead, he diligently followed Marcus’ instructions and worked earnestly. Although it might be suffocating at times, it was not a big deal to me whether or not Alexis was breathing down my neck. I am Lutz.   

Next came the more complicated task of contacting everyone. Mei Fang asked about everyone’s availability in the Ximilu group chat.     Two hours later, Gracchus began inspecting the trenches completed by the two groups. Although it might be suffocating at times, it was not a big deal to me whether or not Alexis was breathing down my neck. I am Lutz.   

As if indicating that she had finished speaking, Marie fell silent again. But I absolutely refuse to serve a god in this kind of world.  “The first group finished first,” Gracchus observed, “but the trench walls aren’t steep enough, the sharp stakes at the bottom aren’t buried deep or numerous enough, and there isn’t enough water poured in… Imagine this: if, on a real battlefield, the enemy tries to cross a wide trench to attack your camp, but the steep walls and slippery ground make it difficult for them to climb out once they’re in… If they set up a wooden ladder to quickly cross and accidentally fall into the trench, they would land on the densely packed sharp stakes below. The only thing waiting for them would be death…” Gracchus explained the shortcomings as he demonstrated the scenarios himself. However, all of this was merely an illusion on the surface. Very few students in the class have seen the real Lin Youxi. So cute!    

After a while, the Roman legion completed its formation but remained stationary. m… when I left, it was about three kilometers.        Covered in dust, the youngsters stood in line at the side. At an age when they should have been playing without worries, they were instead listening to an old soldier recount the bloody realities of life and death on the battlefield. But no one seemed to find it strange; instead, they listened intently. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels , com

As if indicating that she had finished speaking, Marie fell silent again. But I absolutely refuse to serve a god in this kind of world.  “…By comparison, although the second group took longer, they did a better job in these aspects.” Gracchus calmly gave his final judgment: “Based on your performances, the second group wins this round!” Support the translator by reading @ gem novels. com

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. After drinking water and washing his face, Cossinius found a spot and lay down.  Cassius, Marcus, and their teammates cheered loudly. Varus couldn’t help but join in the shouting, feeling the collective pride that came from their shared effort and success. His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred. 

A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.  The youths in the first group were a bit dejected, but Acco took responsibility right away: “It’s my fault that we lost this time. I was too focused on speed and didn’t enforce strict enough standards. I hope you can forgive me!” Support the translator by reading @ gem novels. com

His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred.   One of the youths quickly responded, “It’s not just your fault, Squad Leader; we all share the blame! Teacher Maximus once told us, ‘It’s impossible not to make mistakes. What matters is recognizing them and correcting them!'” With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. Hello, I’m Melfina. Can you tell me your name? Rod!   

Peng Xue cupped her chin and watched Mei Fang, who was having intimate interaction with Xia Yuan, making a funny face at Mei Fang.     “Gallus is right. We should learn from today’s lesson and aim to beat the second group next time!” another boy shouted. Maximus, who had already taken his position at the front of the formation, was not surprised by this. Crixus looked down at the water

It seemed that Yukino had grown closer to Aisha. As I watched with interest, numbers in light blue appeared on the back of her hand.     “Yeah, next time we’ll definitely win!” The youths in the first group yelled, regaining their fighting spirit. It was a few days ago when he heard that a new lord would be coming to the neglected lord’s mansion. N-No, it’s… not a problem at all.

The meat they bought was chicken, with a clean, fresh pink color. While traveling along a mountain, they were caught up in a landslide.  Ah, being young is amazing! Gracchus watched the scene of the youths’ excitement with a smile. After a moment, he raised his voice again and said, “Next, we’ll do one-on-one combat training!” However, Spartacus couldn’t immediately abandon the troops and leave. In the afternoon, the troops arrived outside the city of Capua.

While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.       The youngsters cheered even louder. Compared to the highly disciplined formation drills and the grueling engineering tasks, this was their favorite activity—who wouldn’t enjoy a bit of rough-and-tumble play? The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers. 

The guy apologized to me, and the girl glared at him sharply but didn’t say anything more. Just then, Yukino returned to us. Of course.  Only Varus and the other newly joined youths felt a bit nervous. Although they had been training for two days, this was their first time engaging in one-on-one sword combat. Although I had no intention of getting deeply involved and was about to leave her behind, I couldn’t say that. Should I challenge there?

Before long, the three hundred soldiers shouted and rushed towards the farm 100 meters away. He saw the situation and calmed down.     Gracchus paired up the youths as evenly as possible to ensure that the opponents were well-matched in skill, which was essential for effective training. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels {dot} com

Since the master bedroom was also closed off, I opened the windows. It had solid scenarios and was quite enjoyable even in light mode.  “Varus, your opponent is Dorin.” In this life, although it’s not necessary to work like last time, having a good educational background is still essential.           

Xiang Xiaoxia poked her head out of the kitchen and asked Mei Fang, who was playing video games with her sister. She must be happy.    Varus was stunned: My opponent is a girl?! In fact, they had already reached a unanimous agreement earlier, so the vote now was just a formality. These cunning Romans!         

His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch?   Maximus didn’t hold any gender biases. He had included five girls in the youth squad, who trained just like the boys. While he didn’t plan for them to fight in battles when they grew up, he hoped the training would help them develop strong, healthy bodies, making them less prone to illness and able to keep up during the troop’s movements. As they continued to cultivate their friendship, Mei Fang had the idea of turning Lin Youxi into his own game development tool.      

In fact, they had already reached a unanimous agreement earlier, so the vote now was just a formality. These cunning Romans!           But when Dorin stood in front of Varus, any complaints he had vanished. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels,com

As if indicating that she had finished speaking, Marie fell silent again. But I absolutely refuse to serve a god in this kind of world.  Dorin, 14 years old, was the daughter of slaves on the farm and had joined the logistics camp of the rebel army early on. When she first arrived, she was quite frail, but after six months of better nutrition and being in the midst of her growth spurt, she now stood a head taller than Varus and had a sturdy physique. If not for her more delicate facial features and slightly developed chest, she could easily be mistaken for a boy. However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!      

In order to prevent this child from having any regrets about her childhood, Mei Fang naturally wanted to fulfill Xia Yuan’s wishes.    “Hey, watch yourself. I’m not going to hold back,” Dorin said, looking Varus straight in the eye before charging at him with her wooden shield. We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.    

Bathed in the white moonlight, she looked at me with a faint glow. This platform seems to be a special tool used to measure that level.  Varus raised his shield to block, but the impact of the two shields colliding made him realize that he was weaker than his opponent. He was pushed back a step. In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.

However, not everyone was in that situation. We decided to have ramen for dinner, which we usually only passed by but could not eat.     Dorin charged again with her shield, and once more, Varus tried to block, only to be pushed back again, this time his arm was also starting to feel numb. So when Dorin charged for the third time, he didn’t dare block her directly and chose to dodge instead. After reserving a computer at the computer store, the family of three went to the lottery shop together to confirm the exciting.     

Xia Yuan showed a bewildered expression, exchanged a few words with her mom, and then hung up the phone. Mei Fang sighed helplessly.   Never defy them. Just bow your head and endure whatever was told to you, like waiting for a storm to pass. Yes, please do as you wish.