Liu Bei had to visit Zhuge Liang three times and kneel before the latter's residence just to reel in the famed tactician to his side.
That's right, even someone like Liu Bei would no doubt be earnest in his efforts and do his utmost best to convince Zhuge Liang. And such dedication did move the latter so much that he had step out of his residence.
However...
"Your highness."
When the attempts go beyond the level of sincerity and straight into stubborn persistence, it'd be only normal for you to get pissed off about the whole damn thing.
Honestly, Liu Bei wouldn't have displayed that legendary patience of his when visiting Zhuge Liang three times just for laughs, now would he?
"His majesty is..."
I shoved Harman outside the monastery's door after he showed up yet again.
"He's summo..."
"Charlotte, go and fetch me some salt!"