Han Shuo was dumbfounded on the spot. Then he saw the old man rise from his seat and walk toward them. Han Shuo had not noticed while he was sitting there, but once the old man straightened his back, he immediately looked imposing, tall and broad without the slightest hint of decrepitude.
Phoebe secretly pinched Han Shuo, urging him to say something quickly. On the other side, Lawrence was also shooting him pointed looks, seemingly urging him to apologize to the old man at once.
Seeing the old man approach, Han Shuo said with a wry smile, "Your ears certainly are sharp, sir. But I wasn't saying anything bad about you. I only wanted to introduce you to an elderly companion."
"Oh? Now that is interesting. I never imagined you were so kindhearted." After approaching, the old man gave Han Shuo a look that sent a chill through him. Only then did he point at Phoebe and say with a smile, "Do you mean this beautiful young lady? If it's her, I would be delighted. Hehe!"
At these words, Han Shuo was stunned. Phoebe flushed scarlet and glared fiercely at him, seemingly blaming him for bringing trouble upon himself.
"No, that young lady is clearly the wrong age for you. I think this old granny would suit you better." In this old man's presence, Han Shuo kept feeling that his own bearing was being suppressed. As if trying to break free of that oppressive feeling, he forced himself to keep spouting reckless nonsense.
Lawrence, standing to the side, looked rather anxious and repeatedly shot Han Shuo meaningful looks. But he was still a little too late; Han Shuo had already said it all.
"You ill-bred, blind fool! How am I a match for this old thing? Have you gotten tired