"Brother Gu, why don't we become sworn siblings under different surnames!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ming was slightly taken aback and looked towards Xia Mudan.
Her eyes were slightly red, filled with a hint of plea.
"Alright."
He understood her intention and nodded. He then saw tears streaming down her face as she choked up, "I'm sorry... I'm just too... happy..."
Xia Mudan turned her face away, speaking with a heavy nasal sound, "Elder brother, I... am tired..."
"Then you should get some rest."
Seeing her shoulders gently trembling, Chen Ming felt a bit pity and wanted to reach out to comfort her. But halfway through, he withdrew his hand.
He hardened his heart, stood up, and left.
Outside the room, he saw the maid named Zhiqin still sobbing sorrowfully against a pillar. He did not disturb her and walked away directly.
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