"I... am also a member of the Xia Family." Xia Chengzong said, his tone rather bitter.
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi couldn't help but fall silent for a moment, and then said, "Brother, you are indeed part of the Xia Family, but you belong to the second branch."
She was telling him that whatever happens with the main branch, it has nothing to do with him.
Then Xia Chuyi continued, "Brother, your household registration is with the second branch... and the shop in town, we still need you to look after it."
Hearing her words, Xia Chengzong glanced at her and said, "That shop... is yours."
Xia Chuyi also looked at him, resolutely saying, "Even if that shop is mine, I still need to find someone to take care of it."
"Brother..." Suddenly, she changed the term of address, saying, "Even though we're not related by blood, I still consider you my brother."
After a slight pause, Xia Chuyi added, "If you insist on staying, I won't stop you, but I hope that you can leave with us."
