"That child..."
Old Gu trailed off.
A hint of hesitation showed on his face.
Old Cao's expression paused.
It seemed... that child really was somewhat... unusual?
But Old Cao rolled his eyes. "Hemming and hawing like this really isn't like you, Old Gu."
"Never mind me for now."
"You're about to ask the young master to help you..."
"Shouldn't you first explain the situation to him?"
"If you keep this up, the young master won't dare agree to help you."
Old Gu froze.
Old Cao's words weren't pleasant to hear, but he had a point.
Old Gu rolled his eyes at Old Cao.
Then he looked at Xiao Xiao with a wry smile. "I didn't think this through."
"I was only thinking that family scandals shouldn't be aired in public..."
"Xiao Xiao, you really should know what kind of situation the child I want you to tutor is in."
Xiao Xiao put on an attentive expression.
Old Gu smiled.
This child had been a good listener ever since he was little.
Looking at the child, who was now taller than him, Old Gu couldn't help feeling wistful.
Time really did fly.
But this child had hardly changed at all.
Just like when he was little, he could still spend an entire afternoon chatting with old fellows like them.
"That child is one of my younger brother's grandsons."
Old Gu began slowly. "He's always been rather shy and quiet."
"He's a well-behaved child who rarely gives anyone cause for worry."
Of course, that was different from how Xiao Xiao never gave anyone cause for worry.
Xiao Xiao knew a lot and understood what he should and shouldn't do.
He was steady and mature beyond his years.
That child was simply obedient.
If his parents told him not to