"Oh, not bad. Mr. Wang just gave the two of us 200 cents each for drinks," Constable Liu added with a quiet laugh.
"You two have it better!"
"Likewise!"
As the men were exchanging compliments, Li Sheng, Li Lin, and Mu Song also hurried over for roll call. They had to attend morning and evening drills, so they arrived early as well.
"Well now, Li Sheng, still on the day shift? Mr. Chen really takes care of his favorites. It sure is tough on the other brothers stuck with the night shift, though!"
"Morning and evening drills in the dead of winter... Try not to catch a cold."
"I heard Mr. Chen is giving a monthly stipend of two taels of silver. It would be a real joke if he can't pay up when the time comes."
"Exactly. A Chief Constable doesn't have enough money for his own Martial Arts Resources. Why would he just give it away? Only a fool would believe such empty promises!"
The others chimed in with their own taunts.
