We really did lose face, that's true, but like you said, if we just pay up on the bet, pack up and leave, what do we get out of it?
My dad's been teaching me since I was a kid: if you want to get things done, you learn from people who deliver results, because results don't lie!
We're playing the humble grandson now so we can cozy up and learn some real skills and craft. Once we've got the technique down, later on we can play the big boss too! I finally got my hands on this kind of opportunity; if I let go just for some so‑called pride, wouldn't that make me a real idiot?
As for that busted rod, I've still got a brand‑new model at home, never even unwrapped; I'll make it up to you later! You, man, your "bend or stretch" act is getting more and more polished; you did pretty well this time!"
