Sun Kui knew his diligent purpose, and initially didn't take it seriously. Later, seeing that this child was clever, hardworking, and able to endure hardships—even though he had some schemes, his heart was kind and he never did anything harmful.
After observing the child for some time, he took him as an apprentice, keeping him by his side and teaching him personally. Sun Doudou didn't let him down; over the past ten years, he had performed excellently.
Despite only ten years of master-disciple relationship, Sun Kui had long regarded Sun Doudou as his own son.
"You've taught your apprentice well, he does things fairly steadily." The Emperor remarked, "But compared to you, he is still lacking."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty, but the servant is..."
The Emperor interrupted Sun Kui, "Don't bother with humble words, you've been by my side all these years. How you perform, don't I know?"
