"Uncle Li, you've made the trip again, you really didn't need to...."
"Madam, Sir mentioned that your appetite hasn't been very good recently, you don't feel like eating anything too greasy, and moreover you've been very busy and can't go out to dine with him, so he specifically instructed me to bring you some light food. He hopes you'll like it and appreciate his thoughtfulness; he really cares about you."
Uncle Li seemed to have anticipated Shu Pan's reluctance, as he continued speaking before the last syllable of her sentence had even fallen.
He spoke sincerely, with a politeness that was neither obsequious nor haughty, filled with words of concern that thoroughly conveyed Gu Shaoting's intentions and attitude.
It was as if Gu Shaoting were speaking himself.
No wonder, since Uncle Li had been with Gu Shaoting for a long time, and mostly knew what Gu Shaoting was thinking.
Shu Pan felt quite apologetic for Uncle Li making the special trip.
However....