"If you only realized that all of this was a setup at that time, when did you and Elder Brother Chu decide to play this act?"
"We never discussed it with Uncle."
"You never discussed it, then how could..."
"This is something you will never understand. The relationship between Uncle and me is beyond what outsiders can comprehend. We've been through so much together that our feelings for each other are even firmer than solid rock. We trust each other enough to put our lives in each other's hands. Even if there's an abyss in front, if the other says jump, we'd do so without hesitation, because we have such unwavering faith in each other, certain that we would never harm ourselves.
That's why, a lot of times we don't need words – a glance or a gesture is enough to know what's on each other's mind."
Jian Dan's words were hugely devastating, shattering Jiang Xue'er's last line of defense. At this moment, Jiang Xue'er looked dazed, her gaze fixed on a spot, silent.
