The old man patted Nan Yu’s head affectionately, smiling as he said, "Grandpa wants to retire too, but these past few years, I really haven't been able to step down. Our country... alas... I have to hold the fort for a few more years. However, about what you said regarding doing business with our country, I’ve noted it. I will listen to you and push you forward at the right time..."
Before the old man could finish, Nan Yu hurriedly explained, "Grandpa, I didn't mean for you to specifically..."
Nan Yu had already lived through one lifetime; added together, his two lifetimes were older than Old Master Huo himself. Yet, being patted on the head so lovingly by the old man still made him feel deeply cherished. This made him all the more anxious to clarify that he wasn't trying to squeeze favors out of the old man—even though he did, in fact, rely on the old man's status to gain certain conveniences. Honestly, he couldn't quite articulate it; he just didn't want the old man to misunderstand his intentions.
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