The brother and sister wept in each other's arms, their faces drenched in tears.
Their cries were so loud they startled all the neighbors.
Heads began to peek out from behind the doors of the surrounding houses. Seeing Xu Su Ying embracing a strange man, their eyes widened as if they had just witnessed a scandalous affair.
Seeing this, Xu Yanlin's scalp prickled with alarm. He hurried forward to separate his uncle and aunt.
"Let's go inside to talk. We can't stay out here." Any longer and all sorts of nasty rumors would start spreading.
Xu Shiling glanced over at them. Seeing his imposing and dignified air, the prying neighbors grew fearful and quickly pulled their heads back.
Seeing this, Xu Shiling finally looked away.
"Little Sister, come on, let's go home first. I have so many questions for you. You have to tell me everything—where have you been all these years...?"
