172 Chapter One-Hundred and Seventy-Two: Surprise

"What suffering?" A deep, mellow voice with a hint of laughter spoke behind them.

Liang Han and Xi Cheng turned around and exclaimed, "Shi Ke! It's you!"

Shi Ke and Shi Nian walked up to them. Shi Ke and Shi Nian weren't much different in height and build, and the two brothers looked very similar, though Shi Nian's elder brother, Shi Ke, had an imposing and dignified steadiness. With Shi Ke beside him, Shi Nian's usual sternness seems much gentler.

Shi Ke hugged Xi Cheng and Liang Han, patted their backs, and said with a smile, "It's been ages since I've seen you, brats!"

Liang Han chuckled, "Shi Ke, we're not brats anymore! We're nearly in our thirties! That's old!" 

Shi Ke laughed and punched him on the shoulder. "Don't mention the word 'old' before me."

Liang Han giggled. Xi Cheng had a rare happy smile as he asked, "Shi Ke, you came back to accompany Xiang Yang, didn't you?"