In Gu Ji's view, even if it doesn't last for hundreds or thousands of years, as long as Wang Boan can continue his success in the next hundred or so years, his lineage is bound to flourish and attract countless disciples and followers, becoming a big branch in the Confucian Gate and even possibly standing shoulder to shoulder with the Confucian forebears in the future.
As for himself, he's just an ordinary person. The fact that he could reach his present state is already a blessing from the heavens, far beyond his own imagination.
It's for this reason that he willingly devotes his time and labor to the two men, hoping to benefit from their company, which he considers to be virtuous and moral.
"You, always you..."
"Mr. Gu, there's no need to be so modest..."
The two talked and laughed.
