"Since childhood, I've been without parents. My father was an old comrade of the master. After my father died in action, my mother abandoned me. It was the master of my household who sent me to be raised in the military district, providing me food, clothing, shelter, and schooling, enabling me to attend a military academy. After graduation, I became his assistant. I have no parents; the master is my only family. Of course, Mr. Song could stand by and do nothing, but I know he can save my master's life. I cannot sit idly by." Kong Siman said to Song Xiaodong.
"It's your sense of gratitude and loyalty that I admire, which is why I asked the old master to send you to me." Song Xiaodong said to Kong Siman.
"The old master wanted what's best for me, and I know that following Mr. Song, I won't suffer much. However, let me be clear: I can work for Mr. Song, but I will never be loyal to you, because I will always belong to my master." Kong Siman looked resolutely at Song Xiaodong.
