However, what Shang Yunlan received was not Qiao Xiuyu's flattered reply, but a strange look from Qiao Xiuyu's naturally affectionate peach blossom eyes.
Shang Yunlan: "...?"
Qiao Xiuyu remembered the things Shang Shaoyan had told her—that Shang Yunlan studied late into the night for her studies, that Shang Yunlan dropped out of school to go into business for Shang Shaoyan, and that Shang Yunlan remained single her whole life…
The previous points were understandable, but the part about "being single her whole life" showed that Qiao Xiuyu genuinely pitied Shang Yunlan.
Qiao Xiuyu looked at him with a complicated expression: "Brother, you've had it tough too."
Shang Yunlan: "...?"
He looked at Qiao Xiuyu with a blank expression, not quite understanding what he was saying.
Seeing this, Qiao Xiuyu sighed and then said, "It's alright. Even if my brother stays single for the rest of his life and has no children, An'an and I will take care of him in his old age and see him off in his final days."
Shang Yunlan: "..."
He now knew that Shang Shaoyan must have said something to Qiao Xiuyu!
Shang Yunlan looked at Qiao Xiuyu with a forced smile: "No offspring?"
Qiao Xiuyu nodded obediently: "Mhm."
Shang Yunlan sneered: "To provide for someone in their old age and see them off in their final days?"
Qiao Xiuyu nodded even more enthusiastically: "Mmm!"
Shang Yunlan scoffed and looked at Qiao Xiuyu with a mocking expression: "Where's Shang Shaoyan?"
Qiao Xiuyu had a bad feeling and tentatively asked, "What does brother want with her...?"
Shang Yunlan glanced at him calmly and chuckled briefly: "An elder brother is like a father; she is truly a filial son!"
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