Chapter 626: 626
No matter what happened, his master was his master . As the proverb said: Even if someone is your teacher for only a day, you should regard him like your father for the rest of your life .
Liang Zhengchun had returned to China, but Xia Lei hadn’t visited him yet . Now that Liang Siyao suggested it, he would have to visit Liang Zhengchun, no matter what .
Xia Lei prepared some gifts, and drove to the place that Liang Zhengchun rented in the Sunshine district in the evening .
It was a very average neighborhood and the houses were all relatively old . There weren’t many greening designs in the public areas of the neighborhood . One look and one could see that it was just a normal neighborhood where average people lived .
Xia Lei was uncomfortable when he saw his master and the woman he once loved deeply living in a place like this .
Xia Lei had just parked his car when Liang Siyao walked over . She had been waiting for him .
“I was starting to think that you weren’t going to come,” said Liang Siyao with a smile .
Xia Lei carried a big bag of presents out of his car . “I stopped by some places to buy some presents on the way here, so I was delayed . ”
“You don’t need to be so courteous . ” Liang Siyao’s gaze held a faint ‘tut-tut’ when she said that .
Xia Lei laughed . “How can I come empty-handed?”
“I’ll hold the bag for you . Follow me . ” Liang Siyao took the bag from Xia Lei .
Xia Lei followed her and asked, “Siyao, why are you and Master living in such a place?”
“There’s nothing wrong with living in such a place . The place I lived with my father in the past was like this too . There’s not much of a difference,” said Liang Siyao .
“You can tell me if you have any difficulties . You don’t have to be courteous with me . I was not as able in the past, but I can help the two of you now,” said Xia Lei .
“Are you talking about money? It’s true that I don’t have much money . The CIA salary isn’t high and I ran away . I’m afraid to touch the money in my bank account because of that . My father was the one who paid for the rental of this place,” said Liang Siyao .
“Master didn’t earn much money from running his martial arts school . How about this, I will buy a house for you and Master . I will give Master some money for retirement too . Is that okay? This is a show of filial piety I have for him,” said Xia Lei .
Liang Siyao smiled . “You want to buy a house for my dad and me? If Tang Yuyan finds out, won’t she come and tear the house apart?”
Xia Lei was a little embarrassed . “The two of us are just ordinary friends . ”
“You treat her as an ordinary friend, but she doesn’t treat you as an ordinary friend . Have you not noticed? Today, at Bureau 101, she tried to show off her dominance by hinting that I should stay away from you . It looks like she considers you her boyfriend, hmm?”
Xia Lei didn’t know how to respond to her question . He coughed dryly . “Let’s talk about something else . Are you used to living here now that you’re back?”
“Is there something going on between you and Long Bing?”
Xia Lei was speechless .
Xia Lei saw Liang Zhengchun sitting on the sofa watching TV when he walked in . He greeted him, “Master . ”
Liang Zhengchun hurriedly stood up from the sofa .
Liang Siyao said with a smile, “Dad, Lei is here . He also bought you a lot of gifts . ”
“Lei, you really are too much . My home is your home . Why would you buy gifts when you return to your own home?” Liang Zhengchun had said it that way, but his face was still full of smiles .
He had always regarded Xia Lei as his own son, but his daughter had done something unforgivable to Xia Lei . Because of that, he was ashamed to face Xia Lei . He would’ve still been happy even if Xia Lei hadn’t bought any gifts .
Xia Lei walked forward and knelt to greet his master . This was an ancient style of greeting one’s Master and martial arts people pay particular attention to this . Xia Lei was willing to give Liang Zhengchun this kind of respect since he was able to escape from danger many times and survive until today, all because of Liang Zhengchun . His survival was linked to the true Wing Chun techniques Liang Zhengchun had passed on to him .
Liang Zhengchun helped Xia Lei up . He was deeply moved by his actions . “Look at you, it would’ve been fine if you had just come . But you have also bought gifts and you even kneel before me . I . . . ah, Master doesn’t have any accomplishments . I can’t accept your great respect for me . ”
“Master, don’t say that . You are my Master for this lifetime . Besides, how can I come empty-handed when I come visit my Master? I should buy some gifts for you, at least . I didn’t buy much besides your favorite oolong tea and some tonics,” said Xia Lei .
Liang Zhengchun laughed . “Kid, do you think that I’ve reached the age where I need to eat tonics? Even though I’m old, I’m still strong and vigorous . ”
“Dad, Lei is here . Let’s start eating . ”
Liang Zhengchun’s expression suddenly turned cold as he looked at Liang Siyao . He sternly said, “Start eating? You still have something you haven’t done yet . ”
Xia Lei couldn’t bear for Liang Siyao to be blamed, so he hurriedly asked, “Master, what else needs to be done? I will do it . ”
“You just need to stand . ” Liang Zhengchun said, “Siyao, come here . ”
Liang Siyao mumbled something under her breath and slowly walked to Liang Zhengchun and Xia Lei .
“Kneel down!” Liang Zhengchun yelled .
Liang Siyao trembled and glanced anxiously at Xia Lei .
“Why are you looking at him? I want you to kneel down and admit your mistakes to Lei!” Liang Zhengchun glowered at Liang Siyao .
Xia Lei finally understood what Liang Zhengchun had meant when he said that there was still something that Liang Siyao hadn’t done . He hurriedly said, “Master, don’t be like this . I… Siyao and I are all good now . I don’t want her to admit to her mistakes . She actually didn’t do anything wrong; it was all because of her work . ”
“You’re still protecting her!” Liang Zhengchun became even angrier .
Liang Siyao knelt in front of Xia Lei with a plop . Tears continued to flow from her eyes as she said, “Xia Lei, I… I was wrong . Please forgive me . ”
Xia Lei reached his hands out to help her up, but Liang Siyao refused to get up .
“If you don’t forgive me, then I won’t get up,” Liang Siyao said .
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