Chapter 1568: Leading by Example

"It's been over forty years. I came here when I was young and lived here as a tailor; in the blink of an eye, a lifetime has passed. I have no wife or children, just myself," Fu Bo said calmly. "Only someone like me would be able to devote their heart and soul entirely to their work."

"Have you been alone the whole time?" Chen Yu felt it was inconceivable.

To live alone for forty years, and to live under an assumed name, burying all one's emotions deep within one's heart—what a great price one must pay to be able to do that?

"Yes, always alone," Wu Bo chuckled. "This is nothing; compared to those who have sacrificed themselves, what I have done is merely a trivial matter."

"That is what you consider trivial, but to us, what you have done represents your greatest effort; it is just that everyone has different roles," Chen Yu smiled slightly. "So Wu Bo, we see everything you have sacrificed."

A hint of a smile appeared on Wu Bo's aged face; he stood up and walked out slowly.

"Wu Bo, I've finished embroidering the lace on these clothes, so I've brought them to you." Just then, a young girl walked into the Tailor Shop. She was holding several garments in her arms; these were Chinese-style clothes, and the cuffs were embroidered with lace.

The girl looked to be in her twenties, with very beautiful eyes that looked quite lively; one could tell at a glance that she was the type of person who was clever and dexterous.

"Good, good, Xin'er, this batch of work is done well; the customers will surely be very satisfied." Wu Bo nodded, a look of affection appearing on his face. "Sit for a while."

"I can't, Wu Bo, I still have things to do at home, I'll come by another day." The girl gave a sweet smile. She glanced at Chen Yu, revealing a look of curiosity.

Wu Bo had always lived alone and generally did not associate with others, so she felt very curious about the person inside the room.

"Alright then, take it slow on your way." Wu Bo nodded slightly. "Wait a moment, let me settle the payment for your last batch of goods."

"That's fine, thank you, Wu Bo." Xin'er nodded and sat down.

"Did you embroider all of these?" While Wu Bo went to settle the payment, Chen Yu sat down, looked at the items Xin'er had embroidered, and showed a look of curiosity.

"Yes, I learned embroidery from a master. These are all traditional domestic crafts. These things sell very well in Fusang; the locals there like them very much," Xin'er smiled slightly.

"Clever and dexterous, that's quite good." Chen Yu smiled slightly. "Foreigners like our traditional crafts, but conversely, these things have no market at home; some people feel that these things are not presentable."

"I don't think they aren't presentable." Xin'er shook her head. "I've liked these things since I was little; I feel our traditional culture is very beautiful, and I've also taught myself things like the guzheng."

"That's very good." Chen Yu smiled slightly. "Have you and Wu Bo known each other for many years?"

"Yes, we've known each other for many years. My parents passed away years ago, and it's thanks to him that I've been cared for," Xin'er said. "To me, he is just like my own father."

"Wu Bo is a good man, but he has no relatives by his side; meeting you can be considered his good fortune." Chen Yu nodded slightly.

Wu Bo never married in his life; one could say he dedicated his whole life to the country for the sake of his career. He truly must regard Xin'er as his own child.

"Xin'er, I've calculated it; take a look and see if there are any issues. If the quantity is correct, I will transfer the money to you." As he spoke, Wu Bo had already returned, holding a list in his hand.

"No need to recalculate, Wu Bo, I trust you." Xin'er smiled slightly and did not look at the list.

"Very well, I will transfer the money to you right away." Wu Bo smiled and then transferred the funds to Xin'er.

"Thank you, Wu Bo. If there are new goods, you must find me." Xin'er smiled, turned, and left.

"That girl is quite nice; you've come to treat her like your own child, haven't you?" Chen Yu asked.

"Yes, her parents died when she was fifteen or sixteen, and she had no one to rely on here, no relatives at all," Wu Bo said. "Living alone in a foreign country is very difficult. She and I are both lonely people with no one to depend on; it's quite good if we can rely on each other."

"Wu Bo, my mission this time is somewhat complex; I will come to find you when necessary," Chen Yu said. "There is too much involved."

"How complex could it be?" Wu Bo raised his head to look at Chen Yu and smiled slightly. "In my life, I have seen all kinds of great storms and waves; even if I were to sacrifice my life for the country now, it would be worth it."

"Wu Bo, don't say such things." Chen Yu was slightly startled. "It's unlucky."

Because he could see that although Wu Bo's Origin lifespan was over ninety, who in this world could guarantee they wouldn't have any accidents?

Especially since Wu Bo worked in this line of business, danger could be said to be everywhere.

And sometimes, even if some words seem to be spoken unintentionally, they can foreshadow something.

"Haha, it's fine, I'm not young anymore," Wu Bo laughed. "Even if something were to happen, it would be worth it."

"That may be how you say it, but it's better not to say such unlucky things." Chen Yu gave a wry smile; Wu Bo really had no taboos about these things at all.

"I have never had taboos about these things," Wu Bo laughed. "By the way, I have firearms and ammunition here; I have everything you need, and I can also contact other personnel for you. If you have a need, come find me at any time."

"Alright, if I have a need, I will come immediately." Chen Yu nodded.

Leaving the Tailor Shop, Chen Yu walked back; it was already time for a meal.

Just as he was looking for a place to eat, Honghou arrived. Honghou had changed into normal clothes; in this attire, walking down the street, she was a proper European/American beauty, so she attracted many people's gazes.

It was just that what surprised Chen Yu a little was that she was dressed entirely in designer brands, and the bag she carried was an LV, which looked quite expensive.

"It looks like you've already integrated into life here," Chen Yu glanced at Honghou and said calmly.

"Can I say that I have completely fallen in love with this place?" Honghou looked very happy. She wore a plain white long dress with a pair of high heels; her blonde-haired, blue-eyed image looked extremely beautiful. She spun around: "Does it look good?"

"It looks good, but can you tell me where you got the money?" Chen Yu was somewhat speechless; although he wouldn't interfere with Honghou's life, her actions still made Chen Yu feel a bit uneasy.