He Nan touched his nose and said, "Mr. Gu, you have been rising steadily in the ranks, while I have been stagnating in the same position for so many years. I've long felt too ashamed to face you."
Gu Wenheng walked over and gave his shoulder a firm pat. "We've been brothers for so many years; saying things like that makes us sound like strangers.
"I have been away for all these years, and I've always troubled you to look after my family for me. I haven't even properly thanked you yet."
"It's the least I could do. After all, I promised you back then," He Nan replied. He finally felt a bit more at ease. Gu Wenheng still had the same familiar attitude; it seemed he had just been projecting his own petty insecurities.
Gu Wenheng said, "Still, you've helped me so much, Brother He! It's just a shame that I've been so busy out in the field all these years and haven't been able to help you in return."
