While Xia Jingfeng sized up Xia Ruqing, she was also taking in his appearance.
After looking him up and down, Xia Ruqing finally breathed a sigh of relief and felt at ease.
"Not bad!"
"You've grown so much since I last saw you!" Xia Ruqing said with a smile.
"This is also thanks to my elder sister's efforts!" Xia Jingfeng replied with a gentle smile.
After emerging from the backyard of the Xia Residence and studying abroad for so many years, he had grown in stature, knowledge, and learning.
He, who had once struggled for basic food and clothing, now had teachers, classmates, and most importantly, a scholarly title.
This was his confidence—a scholar's confidence.
With this confidence, he now possessed the capital to be neither servile nor overbearing.
"My efforts?"
Xia Ruqing was somewhat taken aback.
"If it weren't for my elder sister providing the silver and rescuing me from the backyard,"
"I don't know when I would have been able to study..."
