After a long while, Ji Siyue finally downed the slightly cool tea with trembling hands, concealing the tears in his eyes. It had been far too long since he last looked back on that bleak chapter of his past. Over the years, he had meticulously managed the affairs of S Continent, ensuring that its people lived in peace and prosperity, partly as atonement for the many lives he had taken during those dark times.Shortly after, Old Jing and Jiang Ningzi walked into the courtyard together. "Mr. Ji, Miss Ji, you're both here," Old Jing greeted warmly, still dressed in his traditional Tang suit."Old Jing," Ji Siyue and Valentina stood up to greet him before sitting down again. Jiang Ningzi, her red dress swaying, sat beside Ji Siyue, raising an eyebrow and sneering, "Looks like Old Jing has more pull than I do, being able to get Mr. Ji here."Valentina, knowing that Jiang Ningzi was upset with Ji Siyue, smiled and explained, "You're really misunderstanding my uncle. He avoided you because
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