Bai Sheng blinked several times, not believing it either. However, he knew that when his superiors spoke such words to their subordinates, there was likely a big pit waiting for them.
But he couldn't expose it and replied with an appreciative gesture, "Thank you for your favor, Sir!"
Shi Chun waved his hand and said, "Old Chai, let's cut the pretense. I know you don't believe a word of it, thinking it's nothing but nonsense to fool the gullible. Old Chai, I've always observed your dedication to me. I may not have mentioned it, but I've always noticed it silently. Frankly, among the lot, each harbors their own motives, but truly keeping me in their hearts—it's only you. I know this well. I haven't publicized it because I don't want envy to harm you. Old Chai, do you know why I appointed you to handle the introduction of industries?"
