Gu Ben Can felt that being an official wasn't as freeing as being a merchant. Besides, with his older brother pursuing a career in politics, wouldn't his brother protect him?
Jin Qianqian noticed his gaze constantly drifting toward Gu Benluo. She poked his forehead and scolded him with a smile, "What your brother has is his own. In the future, he'll have his own family and his own responsibilities. Do you think he can protect you for the rest of your life?
"Look at your uncles. Aren't they all living their own lives? Has your father gotten involved in their affairs?"
Gu Ben Can was speechless. He realized the relationships between their relatives' families were indeed rather plain. He began to doubt himself. His relationship with his older brother was quite good; surely it wouldn't come to that in the future.
