Howard quite likes Nan Zhubin.
It is for this reason that he harbors a significant desire for control over Nan Zhubin.
Of course, this liking is not the same as the kind Lu Jia has;
and the desire for control is not the kind that could be seen as oppressive.
Howard's feelings for Nan Zhubin are those of a superior for a subordinate, that kind of liking, that kind of control.
After all, what boss doesn't like a subordinate who can make money for them?
Moreover, besides being good at making money, Nan Zhubin is also very young.
This is important.
Howard feels that Nan Zhubin is very much like his younger self.
Young and promising, and handsome—handsome in a very striking way.
Of course, objectively speaking, Howard thinks he might have been slightly less attractive than Nan Zhubin when he was younger.
But,
men are like fine wine, the older the better.
Howard considers himself to be a dashing older gentleman.
