When that voice reached him, Akejan paused in his work, turned around, and a flash of pleasant surprise crossed his eyes.
He stepped forward and warmly embraced the visitor, like a good friend after a long separation.
"It really is you! The young man from the Sunflower Family, all grown up in the blink of an eye! Back when you were just a kid, I worked together with your father, and you were just a little squirt then. Come to think of it, we haven't seen each other in at least four years, have we?" Akejan's words were filled with fond memories and emotion.
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