Chapter 24: The Child Follows the Mother

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However, Wang Shouzhe would never readily express such evaluations. He had mingled in the workplace on Earth, and although his understanding of human relationships was not profound, it was passable.

"Uncle, you give me too much credit," Wang Shouzhe said, neither arrogantly nor humbly, "The relationship between people depends on fate. Aunt has been as kind to me as if I were her own, and I am as grateful as if reborn. Whether Uncle jokes with me or even if you were to hit me or scold me, Shouzhe would have no complaints whatsoever."

These words carried a hidden message, suggesting to Gongsun Qiang that Shouzhe respected him because of Aunt's kindness. Otherwise, based on Gongsun Qiang's own merit, he probably wouldn't have earned Shouzhe's respect.

"Indeed. My little sister has always been intelligent, virtuous, and kind-hearted," Gongsun Qiang nodded incessantly, praising Gongsun Hui casually.