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"Thank you so much, cousin!" Xie Xiuen stood up and gave Fu Zhiwen a deep bow, his voice hoarse, "No matter the outcome, I will never forget this kindness, cousin."
Fu Zhiwen frowned unhappily, "We are no longer part of your Fu Family, so I can't accept being called 'cousin'."
Xie Xiuen's eyes reddened, and he quickly corrected himself in agreement, "Thank you, Brother Zhiwen!"
Xie Xiuen found it ironic that, when his family faced trouble, the entire Fu Clan disappeared into hiding, not even willing to accompany him to the Capital City to claim his father's body, and yet, the one who truly helped him was the cousin who had been expelled from the family years ago.
For the first time, Fu Xiuen truly felt disappointed in his own family.
