"Sister, don't worry, with me protecting you, no one can bully you. If your brother comes, I'll pay the money back for you and make sure nothing happens to you..."
Huang Shou was both comforting and coaxing her, wishing he could take out his heart and give it to her. As long as she stopped crying, anything he did would be worth it.
"Thank you, brother..."
Gu Tong finally smiled through her tears. She knew clearly now that Huang Shou wouldn't hurt her; confirming this was like having a protective talisman.
"What's the need for thanks between us? Just treat this like your own home. I'm the brother, you're the sister, we're family."
Huang Shou patted his chest and proclaimed grandly, already considering Gu Tong as one of his own after just a short while.
It was evident that Gu Tong's beauty trick was highly successful, as shown by how quickly Huang Shou adapted to his role.
