บท 270: Elder Song

"Wu Yue, we've been in the Research Department for nearly 30 years. We've brought up many excellent blacksmiths in our time. Even if those many talents aren't all over the world, they should have made a difference in countless cities.

"I've been competing with you for half my life. Whether it's in terms of my own skills or my disciples' skills, I've always secretly compared myself to you. I've never lost to you, but after seeing Wu Mo, I, Tan Qize, completely admit defeat." 

Wu Mo could hear the deprecation in Professor Tan's tone as he listened to his words.

He wanted to say something, but Academician Xu responded first. "You and I are both veterans in the Research Department. Why do we still have to care about these things?

"I know you're ambitious, but everyone can see how capable you are. Haven't you made enough contributions to the Research Department over the years?