35章：Cherish Blessings_1

He only heard that clear and laughter-filled voice, unhurriedly saying, "Cousin Chang Yuan, there's no need to be so polite. When my seventeen younger brothers were beginning their studies, I gifted them with Hui ink and She inkstones. Uncle and Aunt treat me like their own child, so I naturally see you as my own brother! It is only because you have won the title of Jieyuan that I carefully selected the quality of the ink and inkstone. If you acknowledge me as your sister, then don't refuse this gift."

Upon hearing Bai Qingyan's words, Mrs. Cui suddenly looked at Bai Qingyan and Mrs. Dong, her heart torn between joy and sorrow.

Although Mrs. Dong did not expect Bai Qingyan to say such things in front of everyone, she had already mentally prepared herself and was not as flustered as Madam Dong and others. She simply sipped her tea calmly.

Dong Changyuan was dazed for a moment before he finally looked up, gazing seriously at his cousin for the first time.