Conversation in the Hangar, Xia Ya's Resolve

The corners of Jiliang's lips lifted into a gentle yet resolute smile.

There was not the slightest trace of teasing in that smile, only pure, unquestionable determination.

Her gaze remained fixed on Mu. Her tone was calm and unhurried, yet every word carried an unshakable weight.

"Neither Lacus nor I will ever hesitate or back down. We will stay by Xia Ya's side."

Jiliang's voice was soft and clear, her tone carrying the firmness of an oath.

Seeing Jiliang's sincere yet somewhat "overbearing" smile, Mu felt as though his stomach were being twisted, the pain rapidly spreading.

He gave another bitter smile, one filled with even greater helplessness and his inability to do anything about Jiliang's persistence.

Xia Ya stood to one side. Watching Mu's awkward predicament, he felt an irrepressible surge of schadenfreude deep inside.

He had not forgotten how Mu had dragged him out of the meeting room before and mercilessly knocked him on the head. He still vividly remembered that dull ache.

Mu was now suffering from stomach pain, tormented by the way Jiliang addressed him. Xia Ya thought he deserved it.

Although Jiliang had taken most of the lines, Xia Ya had not changed his stance.

He cleared his throat, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Mu with firm eyes as he once again declared his resolve.

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying unquestionable determination.

"Even if it means parting ways with everyone, I am prepared to fight."

Xia Ya's words were direct and clear. That resolve had not formed overnight, but after careful consideration.

The bitter smile Mu had worn when Jiliang called him "big brother" gradually faded, and his expression turned serious again. Mu

turned his gaze back to Xia Ya, his eyes holding both scrutiny and a hint of challenge. He no