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"Though that may be, seeing him again would still be somewhat embarrassing," Miao Liangfang admitted, feeling guilty and looking down, picking at the hole in the leg of his trousers. "Back in the day, I was full of arrogance in front of his servants, thinking highly of myself. Now that he has made something of himself and I am in such a sorry state, even if he doesn't seek revenge, I would still be too ashamed to meet anyone. He might be cursing me behind my back right now."
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Lu Tong: "You're overthinking it, sir."
"However," Miao Liangfang paused as he picked at the hole, looking at Lu Tong with uncertainty, "I noticed today that he spoke to you in a way that was very familiar. Are you two quite close?"
