A shock was all over her face when Lou heard these words. It was true she didn’t have anywhere to go but to just follow someone she didn’t trust was impossible.

After a while of silence, she looked him in the eyes and asked, “And why should I work for you?”.

Commander didn’t expect that question and thought of an answer. His face was handsome even when he frowned.

“You should because I think you are amusing, and I want to know what you are capable of.” That was his answer to her question, still, that wasn’t everything he was thinking. He liked how she wasn’t scared to look him in the eyes and that Lou is different compared to everyone else.

So, after that, he asked again “Do you want to work for me?”

“And what would I do if I agree?” another question he wasn’t prepared for, but still he answered with seriousness “First you would need to show what you can, then I would give you training so that you would be as strong as possible. Is that answer satisficing?”

The girl was deep in thoughts. That proposition is not bad, and it will help her improve her skills and that is what she wanted the most.

Lou still didn’t know if she can trust him, but she could train so she wanted to do it, but she asked before agreeing “Where will I live and what will be my pay?”

“Hmmm, you would get your own room, you would have your meals with the other soldiers and at the same time and you would get pocket money whenever you ask. Is that good enough?”, he asked like, already knowing what her answer will be.

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“Okay, I agree to work with you.” The main point to her was that she would have a place to train, sleep and she would have food every day.

It was so much better than living on the street and she was satisfied with her decision.

“Okay, then follow me now” demanded commander. Lou was dumbstruck when he said that. She still didn’t know anything about her new boss, but she still followed.

“Umm, I still don’t know how I should address you as,” said the confused girl following along behind the commander. His head tilted up and looked at the girl.

“You can address me commander or Xin Huo. Up to you.” He secretly wanted her to call him by his name, but he couldn’t say that.

“Can I address you by your name?” Confusion was all over her face.

For the prince to allow someone from the streets to casually call him by name was normally outrageous. She wanted to believe he wanted her to call him by name.

She fast shook her head. How could it be possible, Lou thought in her heart.

“I told you it’s up to you. If I say that isn’t it obvious?” He wanted her to feel comfortable being around her, not only because he wanted her to trust him, but because he will train her and didn’t want to be awkward around each other.

“Okay! B-Brother H-Huo?” She said it with a little questionable voice and waited for his response. She wanted to call him brother no matter what. He gave her new life and she was thankful, but still didn’t trust him fully.

On the frightening to everyone commanders face, popped up a smug smile with satisfaction. He was happy by being called brother and reminded her quickly, “Come on, follow me!”

“Yes, brother!” Lou was happy he didn’t scold her by calling him brother and with high spirits followed him.

Every soldier looked theirs way as they went to the training grounds. They were shocked at the sight of a little boy following their commander happily and to everyone’s surprise, he even had a little smile across his face.