"Thank you for being so thoughtful, Uncle Wu."
Zuo Xiaoduo solemnly thanked him once again.
None of this had been part of their agreement, but Wu Tiejiang had prepared it all anyway. All these extras had come from Wu Tiejiang's private collection.
This was an enormous favor!
Perhaps his father's friendship with Uncle Wu was close enough that he could freely accept these things, but Zuo Xiaoduo himself had to know where to draw the line.
Debts of gratitude were the hardest to repay. His father's friendship with Uncle Wu was one thing; he himself had no such bond with him...
Wu Tiejiang smiled in gratification, seemingly satisfied just to hear those words of thanks.
Zuo Changlu said mildly from the side, "Your Uncle Wu has exhausted his mind and spared no expense for your sake. You must remember this kindness. Under the Heavenly Dao, every cause has its consequence. If you, Zuo Xiaoduo, remain unremarkable all your life, then so be it. But if you achieve anything in cultivation, you must never forget the kindness your Uncle Wu has shown you today!"
Zuo Changlu spoke these words with great solemnity and exceptional seriousness.
Zuo Xiaoduo stood with his hands respectfully at his sides as he listened to the admonition. "Yes. I will remember it firmly and never dare forget it for as long as I live!"
"Good. Do not forget your Uncle Wu. And do not disgrace me in the future!"
"Yes, Dad!"
Now Wu Tiejiang grew embarrassed instead. "Brother Zuo, why make it so solemn? That's going too far, too far."
"Not at all. Not in the slightest."
Zuo Changlu rose to his full height. "You and I have our own friendship, but what personal bond do you have with this brat? He is merely enjoying the shade