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"Hahaha!" A trembling laugh left Chen Kai's parted lips. He fisted his hand and kept it at his side to stop the reflexive wave of greeting his men, back then, received. 
He missed the family he created in that kingdom. Every citizen was his dear family and they all were a permanent mark on his heart. 

'This..... I thought I buried it all', he sighed inwardly. He quickly adjusted his emotions.

"Hello and thank you for your welcome. Since it will be a while for us to go up to the main Villa, you can disperse. I shall leave the introductions for later," he voiced.
There was no wavering in his voice. No fear or intimidation in his eyes or on his body. No arrogance. He stood with confidence in a perfect noble posture. Things like this couldn't be faked. Their new master was trained well. There are so many wealthy families, which one he hailed from?

 His words left no space for argument. They had to be honored.

"YES, YOUNG MASTER!" they returned. 
They turned in precision and left in uniformed steps back to the headquarters.

"Young master, let's go inside. I will have the chef fix a quick meal for you." The guard had a good impression of Chen Kai though they were a few years apart. The two entered the courtyard of the villa under the guard's introduction of the place and its facilities. He was led to the meeting room where a young woman hurriedly entered with a tea set on a carved wooden tray. 

Chen Kai didn't stand on ceremony and sat as the young woman began to brew the fragrant tea leaves for him. 
When she gave him the second cup, he was visibly pleased with it, leaving the young woman beaming with joy. It was her first time brewing tea the traditional way for a guest after so many lessons. She was visibly nervous when she learned she will be doing this for the new master of The Sleeping Dragon. 
Her confidence boosted knowing the young master was pleased.

She left the room, leaving the guard dutifully standing outside the door waiting for further instructions.

Fifteen minutes passed when Manager Bao Chang and Commander Liu Yun entered the waiting room.

"Is everything resolved?" Chen Kai asked softly. He created a fresh pot of tea with the remaining tea leaves and personally poured two cups for the men and gestured for them to have a seat. 

The men stood before him and bowed their heads in respect. They were already shaken with excitement by Chen Kai's tea gesture. It is known such actions are interpreted as an olive branch for great cooperation and acknowledgment.
"Yes, young master. The higher-ups have been alerted. An investigation has started, and we should have a conclusion within an hour." Liu Yun gave a small reply and took a seat with Bao Chang following.

"This Villa. It's very unique. I've never heard of a Villa being sold with its own staff and many .... features. That is usually left to the new owner," Chen Kai commented.

The two wore a sad smiles and told him the history of the Sleeping Dragon.

He was impressed, touched, and felt a bit of similarity with the man who designed and developed the land. As the story was told, Chen Kai had to focus on keeping his emotions stable. 
From what he learned, this Villa can be seen as a modern castle for royal blood. Everything was built with a touch of nobility and luxury, the mixture of traditional and modern was rampant and the training of the staff was very high. They were all things similar to his past lives. He didn't expect to reclaim them in this life. 

Was this the main purpose of the system? To replicate everything he had, on this Earth?


When the two finished. They all stayed in a sentimental silence. Chen Kai resonated with the developer on his wish to leave his life's work for someone. 

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