Zhang Wei's eyes widened with astonishment, and tears of joy brimmed in his eyes.
"Xiao Chao! It's really you, Xiao Chao! My goodness, you've grown so much—come, let me have a good look at you!"
Qi Chao let him grasp his arm, pat his shoulder, and give him a few hearty slaps on the back.
"Good boy! I always said back then you'd grow tall, didn't I? Well, look at you, towering over me by two heads, tall and handsome!"
Chi Yu stood by, somewhat bewildered by the scene unfolding before her.
She watched as Qi Chao bent down to embrace the man tightly, guessing from his demeanor that this "uncle" of Qi Chao's must hold a significant place in his life.
Zhang Wei had much he wanted to ask Qi Chao, but the timing clearly wasn't right for reminiscing.
Zhang Wei glanced at Chi Yu, then asked Qi Chao, "And this young lady is?"
