[ It's not necessarily because Xichen is one of the twin jades or the most eligible bachelor that Jiang Cheng thinks so highly of him. They've fought together, he's respected him for his wisdom and intelligence, for his kindness, for the dedication he has to others. It's all things that he thinks he himself lacks, given everything and all the things that he is. ]
Ah.
[ He glances away, embarrassed, cheeks too red. ]
I didn't think it was. I made you a good deal, that's all.
[ Looking at the hand touching him, he swallows. ]
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Ah.
[ He glances away, embarrassed, cheeks too red. ]
I didn't think it was. I made you a good deal, that's all.
[ Looking at the hand touching him, he swallows. ]
Even then, I'll be doing my best.