He too does not speak for a time, letting Shen Yuan think over these important things, though his smile suggests that he is well aware that the other man has been downplaying any accomplishments in favour of catastrophizing.

"Though I do not doubt he will be hurt and angered by your choices; if he grew to be as kind as you say, he may be less inclined to revenge and more towards understanding, if not outright reconciliation. Do not presume that your changes, however small you think they may be, will yield the same tragic outcome."

Remember the butterfly effect, Shen Yuan!