The elderly man inside the room made no sound in response to Long Chen's words.
"Long Chen…"
Chu Lingjun started toward him but was stopped by Cai Qing. "Sister, since this gentleman is so determined, let's just hold on a little longer. What if there really is a chance? We can't let all his efforts go to waste."
Hearing Cai Qing's words, Chu Lingjun froze. She was right; if they gave up now, everything truly would have been for nothing. Finally, she declared, "If you're going to kneel, then we'll kneel together!"
With that, Chu Lingjun walked to Long Chen's side and knelt on both knees as well.
"What are you doing here?" Long Chen's voice was low and stern. "Leave this to me. Why are you joining in? In your current condition, you can't last long under this scorching sun. Get up, now!"
"If you don't get up, I won't either," Chu Lingjun retorted stubbornly, her voice cold.
"You…"
