[It wouldn't be the first time that Nie Huaisang's encountered a child forced to grow up too fast which is what he assumes he's dealing with as he turns to the young lad. Sometimes the world is brutal and unfair to its youth like that.

He offers him a sheepish smile before responding matter-of-factly without the slightest hint of shame.]

Not from this side of things. I'm more used to being the employer than the employee in situations like this. Usually, I'm the one organizing, writing up, and making the requests. I don't really know the specifics or logistics of how things are carried out on this level.

[Spoken like a true born aristocrat. But at least, his demeanor seems humble and pleasantly earnest enough.]