Take it as a compliment! Not that many people would be willing to learn as much as you do!

[Was she being honest or was she still joking? That was up to him to decide! However, there was a slight pause. For a moment, the smile on her face flatters as if she was hesitating on what to say next.]

Yes, I suppose it is difficult now that I don't have a business but that's okay. It just means that I need to start something new.

[That and she didn't want to think about the implications of what it means back home.]