His speech was composed, his demeanor upright—truly, he outshone every peer in the hall.
"Good, good, good." Mr. Gu stood up and personally helped him up, his eyes filled with gratification.
"You radiate flawless character, untainted by the world's dust. You have truly lived up to your grandfather's expectations of you back then; you are the future of the Gu family."
The young man smiled faintly, exhibiting a sage-like equanimity, neither joyful nor sorrowful.
Everyone in the hall was even more impressed with him.
Indeed, he was a product of the renowned Gu family of Jingzhou.
Gu Bichen's appearance instantly became the focus of the gathering. Though modest and low-key, Mr. Gu refused to let him withdraw to anonymity, insisting that he sit next to him.
"The last time I saw you, you were only twelve years old, not yet fully grown, and your height only reached here." Mr. Gu gestured to his waist.
