The two equally outstanding men stood facing each other, silent, in the narrow corridor, and for a moment, an odd and quiet atmosphere pervaded the air.
After a long while, Heber finally broke the silence.
"Wen Zao, starting today, Xixi is in your care. If you ever hurt her, I will definitely take her away—to a place you can never find—as her brother."
Wen Zao smiled elegantly, his expression seemed somewhat nonchalant, yet his tone was particularly firm and confident.
"Heber, forget that thought. I will never give you the slightest chance to take Ye Xixi away—as her husband."
Although a bit arrogant, Heber understood that Wen Zao was promising him that he wouldn't disappoint Ye Xixi.
The thought of his precious treasure finding happiness gradually alleviated Heber's long-standing sad emotions.
He reached out his hand to Wen Zao.
Wen Zao paused for half a second, then also boldly grasped Heber's hand.
Then the two bumped shoulders, like heart-to-heart friends.
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