The old master's phrase "Granting you this favor" meant that the entire family was gambling their lives to go along with Gu Jiangnian, plunging him into deep thought.
He dared not speak, nor could he find the words, the weight of this phrase eclipsing everything else.
He was aware of the treacherous undercurrents in the Capital, the current plight of the Xi Family, and most importantly, the Song Family's acceptance of him meant, in a way, choosing to stand with the Xi Family's faction.
"Mr. Gu, do you think you are worthy of me taking such a risk, putting all my chips in to gamble with you on this venture?"
The old master's words were calm, so calm that it compelled Gu Jiangnian to reflect further on their profound implications.
The question of worthiness made Gu Jiangnian ponder for several seconds.
After a long while, he slowly spoke, saying, "In great endeavors, human planning is one half, and fate is the other. I have the human planning, the rest—depends on fate."
