Lu Sheng awoke in a VIP ward to see Xia Lei and Xia Xue standing by the bed. His first words were, “What’s this nice room for? A normal ward will do.” 

Xia Lei was touched. “Don’t worry about this, Big Brother Sheng. I’ve already talked with the hospital. I want them to use the best medicine and the best doctors. They will treat you well.” 

Lu Sheng smiled wryly, “I won’t die so easily. It’s just… I’m sorry for scaring Xue.” 

“No, don’t ever say that again, Big Brother Sheng. Xue would have been in a much worse situation if you had not been around. I don’t even dare to think of it. You saved her life and you got stabbed three times. I will not let your sacrifice go in vain.” 

Lu Sheng seemed to have guessed what Xia Lei was about to say and he quickly cut him off. “It is part of my job as bodyguard.” 

“We both had the same Master and you are still considered my Senior Disciple. What’s this about being a bodyguard? Xue and I have never seen you as an outsider. I’ve already decided - your annual salary of 200,000 is now your monthly salary.” 

“Huh?” Lu Sheng was so shocked that he could not close his...