Just then, the Old Master, who had been focused on pruning the plants, suddenly spoke, "Do you know why every potted plant needs its branches and leaves trimmed regularly?"
Skye Lawrence knew he never spoke idly, so anything he said must have a special meaning. She lowered her head and replied, "I don't know."
The Old Master Lawrence took the shears in hand, snipped a branch, and said without turning around, "Because some branches are too ambitious. Their leaves grow too long, and they spoil the overall style of the bonsai. Moreover, unchecked branches will grow larger and more reckless. So if they aren't pruned regularly, not only will they ruin the shape of the plant, but they will also siphon off nutrients from the other branches. Understand?"
Skye Lawrence felt there were hidden meanings in his words but didn't show it, and hummed in acknowledgment.