The Gu Family members had just finished buying their supplies and settled their bill. As they moved to their room, they heard a commotion once again.
Gu Kaiping went to investigate and discovered, just as Gu Baijiang had predicted, that prices had risen again, and he looked at Gu Baijiang with admiration.
"Dad, how did you guess that?"
"It was hardly a guess; with more experience, you'll understand too.
Sometimes, to tame a situation, you have to use both kindness and severity.
Don't be fooled by how easygoing Liu Pingkang and his group seem. They're capable leaders accustomed to this path; they're not simple vegetarians."
He patted his eldest son on the shoulder. "Observe and learn; the dynamics at court are even more complex than this."
No matter how confident Gu Kaiping was, he knew his weaknesses. He quickly followed Gu Baijiang like a sycophant, saying, "I'm not worried, after all, I have you watching my back..."
