Old Mou's expression was a complex mix of emotions. It held a certain acknowledgment of Mou Zhui's integrity and his sense of gratitude, yet it was also laced with a sigh over his lack of worldly polish.
Shen Zidan said, "Secondly, the deadline we gave you was three months. But you say you need more time to complete the task. Can we not assume, then, that your abilities currently fall short of our expectations?"
Mou Zhui paused for a moment. "This task is excessively arduous. I believe the quality of my completion is sufficient to meet expectations."
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