This is the result of the different identities of the two people.
Furthermore, the most crucial point is that although Liu Dehai seems to be asking Liu Hun, Liu Hun knows that regardless of whether he agrees, Liu Dehai will ultimately do this, because two tigers cannot share one mountain. This principle is understood by everyone; after all, no one wants to sleep next to a tiger ready to devour him at any moment.
Now, Liu Dehai seeks Liu Hun's opinion just to see where Liu Hun intends to stand.
"Uncle Liu, this matter is of great importance. After all, Huabei Pharmaceutical is quite influential throughout Huaihai Province, and Uncle Liu is very aware of this. So, I need to seek permission from above," Liu Hun pondered for a moment before finally lifting his head and replied to Liu Dehai with a serious expression.
