Harvey replied hurriedly, "Master Wade, I am good! All thanks to you and Director Lane!”
As soon as Charlie heard what Harvey said, his facial expression turned serious, and he replied solemnly," Buddy, everyone can call me Master Wade, but you’re a n exception!"
Harvey spoke awkwardly, "How can I be an exception when even Director Lane greeted you as Master Wade?"
Charlie walked to him, patted his shoulder, and said seriously, "Buddy, they greeted me as Master Wade just because I’ve more or less lent them a helping hand. However, you’re different!" 2
Harvey added hurriedly, “You're the one who helped m e get to where I am today....You're my cornerstone, and in fact, I should respect you more than the others!"
Charlie looked slightly displeased and said," Bidiculous! Both of us grew up together in Aurous Hill’s Welfare Institute together. Although we're not biological brothers, those days in the institute have cultivated us to be like one!"
"All these years, we’ve helped each other, dependent 0 n one another through thick and thin. It is very common to support one another between brothers, so why do you need to thank me so humbly?"
The moment Harvey heard these, he felt deeply grateful. At the same time, he also felt a bit regretful. 1
He thought to himself, 'I've always been afraid that I'm not a match for Charlie and his current status. As a result, I began to fear him. Nonetheless, the more I keep a distance from him, the more we stray away from each other. Little did I know Charlie has always treated me like his own brother; he must have felt bad whenever I treated him too respectfully like the rest..."
With tears in his eyes, Harvey said, "Charlie, I get your words! Thank you, brother!"
Charlie smiled again and nodded his head as he said," God damn it! Now, this is my real brother! Another word of 'Master Wade’ from your mouth, and I’ll break our brotherhood instantly!"
Harvey replied hurriedly, "Charlie, please rest assured that I won't greet you as Master Wade in the future. You are unlike any masters to me. You're a brother to me, my brother for life!"
Charlie nodded gently, then said satisfactorily, "I’m delighted to hear these words from you!" 2
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