Li Ruofeng and Mu Jiang had spent a long time together, finding in each other compatible characters and complementary personalities, which had long ago forged a deep bond between them. Overcome with remorse, Mu Jiang said guiltily, "This is all my fault. I cannot let my sister take the consequences for me." Hearing this, Li Ruofeng hurriedly retorted, "No, it is my fault. It is my failure in not fulfilling my responsibility to guide my younger brother properly." The two argued back and forth, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
Seeing this, Liu Ye'er understood in her heart that both of them were acting out of good intentions and did not wish to see the other blamed. With a smile, she suggested, "Stop arguing, both of you. I have an idea. Let's draw lots. I have two balls here: one white, the other black. Whoever draws the white ball escapes punishment, and whoever draws the black ball must accept it." With that, Liu Ye'er placed the two balls into a box.
"Go ahead and draw," Liu Ye'er said softly, her tone filled with gentleness and fairness. Li Ruofeng and Mu Jiang exchanged a smile, and the contention in their hearts melted away. They understood that whichever ball they drew was the arrangement of fate, and true friendship would not be affected by a minor punishment.
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