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Cao Ming didn't waste words, he cupped his hands towards Xiao Ruo and directly stated his intent: "Cao Ming is willing to serve Doctor Qin wholeheartedly, I ask Doctor Qin to accept me!"
Xiao Ruo was pleased internally, but didn't show it on her face: "Elder Master Cao, do you know what you are saying?"
The same words, when spoken last time to express gratitude for saving them, felt ambiguous, but this time it was different; Cao Ming had made his allegiance clear.
"Doctor Qin, Cao Ming is fully aware of what he's doing; this is the result of our family's discussion." Cao Ming shared with Xiao Ruo the details about the stored grain in Sanhui and the silver he had.
Xiao Ruo asked: "How much?"
Upon hearing the amount Cao Ming reported, Xiao Ruo drew a sharp breath.