Wang Ho-fu had nothing against it, but he hesitated to commit himself. Instead, he turned and looked expectantly at Wu Sunfu, waiting for him to give his opinion first, for he considered Wu Sun-fu wiser, more resourceful and more decisive than himself.

• 王和甫没有什么不赞成，但也没有直捷表示，只把眼光钉在吴荪甫脸上，等待这位足智多谋而又有决断的“三爷”先来表示意见。