"Eldest Brother!" The young man approached Lu Qing, appearing both surprised and delighted to see him here. "I thought you wouldn't come, I never expected to see you here!"
Lu Qing rose and smiled warmly at him, reaching out to gesture above the young man's head. "It's been a while, you've grown so much taller. In another year or so, you'll probably surpass me."
"Please don't tease me, Eldest Brother!" The young man laughed and waved his hand, his eyes especially bright. "I've already surpassed my coming-of-age ceremony; where is the reason to grow taller again? Eldest Brother always likes to make fun of me!"
Zhu Yu hadn't figured out the identity of the newcomer, but fortunately her current role was just as a follower of Lu Qing, with no need to entertain anyone or speak, merely watching from the sidelines.
