At last, Ji Mingxiu fulfilled his wish and set Jiang Chen and Ji Ruxue free.
As the couple left the Purple Heaven Grand Hall, their fingers intertwined, they were met with a wave of enthusiastic applause from the onlookers, their faces bright with smiles and admiration.
Ji Ruxue glanced sideways at the cheering crowd, then down at her hand, held securely in Jiang Chen's.
"Look at what you've started," she muttered, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Jiang Chen, an amused grin spreading across his face, took her playful scolding in stride.
After all, it had been his idea to make such a dramatic exit from the hall.
Amid the celebrations, the elders' focus shifted as well. Mo Yu and the other senior members observed the scene with warm smiles, their words of congratulations echoing as Ji Mingxiu returned to his seat.
