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Chapter 376 The Old Friend Is Here, Childe Yueming of the Regions South of the Yangtze River
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2024-10-29 19:42:56In Ning Ziying's secluded life, she only knew her parents. In the regions south of the Yangtze River, she was confined to the backyard of her home, and could not go out. Apart from her relatives, she did not know anyone, only a girl from the family next door.
But there was an exception. This person was not her family member, but he lived in her house for two years, and they were acquainted with each other for some time. However, she was still a child, and that person was four years older than her. That person was Hua Yunheng, and her parents had asked her to address him as big brother.
For two years, she was happy because she was no longer alone. With Brother Hua accompanying her, her mother did not restrict her anymore. Once, she even secretly went out to the street with Brother Hua. Although her mother punished her later, the two children became closer because of this.
She saw him as a real brother, and he doted very much on his little sister
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