Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

"Especially this time when you saved my life, my heart feels not only gratitude but a kind of... indescribable closeness."

Qiu Lizhen took a deep breath and finally spoke her main thought:

"So, I was thinking, Xiao Jiang, if you’re willing, I’d like to adopt you as my brother."

"From now on, you’ll be my brother, and I’ll be your sister. What do you think... about that?"

After Qiu Lizhen finished speaking, she looked at Jiang Tao with a bit of nervousness, waiting for his response.

"Uh..."

To be honest, Jiang Tao was a bit perplexed after hearing Qiu Lizhen’s words.

He truly hadn’t expected Qiu Lizhen to make such a request.

Sworn sibling?

This seems like something from the old days, filled with worldly spirit.

But seeing Qiu Lizhen’s eyes filled with sincerity and anticipation, even with a touch of loneliness.

The softest part of Jiang Tao’s heart was touched.

Moreover, Jiang Tao’s family only had a big brother and a little sister, no elder sister.

As a child, watching his classmates being cared for by their sisters, being shielded by them, he discreetly envied them.

Sometimes he even thought, how great it would be if his big brother were a big sister, so he wouldn’t get beaten up so much.

The word ’sister’, to him, represents warmth that can be relied upon, confided in, and sheltered unconditionally.

He also quite liked Qiu Lizhen’s straightforward, generous, and unpretentious personality.

After several interactions with her, he felt very comfortable and at ease.

Now, such a warm and passionate woman, who is like the sun and has been tempered by life experiences, is actively offering to be his sister, to fill the sibling affection missing from his life.

For Jiang Tao, isn’t this a dream coming true?

Almost without much hesitation, Jiang Tao showed a bright and genuine smile, which was an acceptance and joy from the heart.

He nodded vigorously, his voice clear and firm:

"Sister!"

With just this one word, all of Qiu Lizhen’s tension and uncertainty disappeared instantly, and immense joy and excitement rose in her heart, her eyes even slightly moist.

"Good! Good! Good brother!"

Qiu Lizhen said ’good’ three times, excitedly stood up, walked over to Jiang Tao, and patted his shoulder vigorously, her voice with a hint of choke.

"I just knew it! I knew we had this fate!"

Qiu Lizhen turned her head toward the direction of the door and shouted loudly:

"Nanny Li! Quick! Go find the copper incense burner my father used to collect, and prepare the best sandalwood!"

"Alright, Ms. Qiu."

Outside the door, Nanny Li responded and immediately prepared the things that Qiu Lizhen asked for.

After a short while, Nanny Li came in carrying an antique Zitong Xuan De Furnace, polished to a shine, and brought a box of high-quality sandalwood.

Qiu Lizhen personally placed the incense burner on the altar in the living room, lighting three sticks of sandalwood.

Thin wisps of smoke rose, carrying the soothing fragrance, gently filling the spacious living room.

She pulled Jiang Tao along, standing shoulder to shoulder in front of the incense burner.

Although there were no elaborate ceremonies, the atmosphere naturally became solemn.

Qiu Lizhen spoke first, her voice clear and solemn:

"Heaven above and earth below. Today, I, Qiu Lizhen, vow to become a sworn brother and sister with Jiang Tao."

"From now on, we shall share blessings and face difficulties together! We shall treat each other like real siblings and never let each other down!"

After she finished, she bowed deeply three times and then inserted the incense into the burner.

Although somewhat awkward, Jiang Tao followed suit and recited the vows, then inserted his incense into the burner.

The ceremony concluded, and the two officially became sworn siblings, bringing them closer together.