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It was late at night.
Jiang Shenting stood outside the Giant Whale Mountain Manor, his tall figure silhouetted against the late-night sky.
The grand banquet of the immortal sects had ended, yet he remained there, fixing his gaze on the distant horizon.
"Chief, it's already late. Why not return and rest?" a voice beside him urged gently. "We have to rise early tomorrow to prepare for the grand ceremony."
Jiang Shenting shook his head. "Hongqiu hasn't returned yet. She said she'd arrive a day early. I'll wait for her a bit longer."
"Perhaps the Lady-I mean Miss Xu has been delayed by something?"
The attendant nearly addressed her as the young lady out of habit, but quickly corrected himself, recalling that her father was no longer the chief.
Jiang Shenting sighed, a heaviness in his tone. "It's possible, but there's no harm in waiting a little longer. I know she must resent me for taking her father's position like this. Whether I can resolve that or not, I must at least treat her with the respect she deserves." He paused and added, "Remember, she is still the young lady of the Whale Gang. Her status remains unchanged. Treat her as you always have."
"Yes." The attendant nodded in agreement.
After turning around and retreating back into the manor, the attendant couldn't help but remark to the others, "The chief is truly too kind."
The autumn night was cool, with a chill settling into the air.
After some time, a sharp whistle...
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