Brothers against fate

Previously

…Gu Chen extended his fist, a mirror image of the gesture from years past. “Then I’ll stand beside you.” Their fists met beneath the falling blossoms, a soft thud that resonated with the weight of their shared journey. Just as they had years before, their vows were renewed. But this time, as the petals rained down around them, neither of them let go. Their grip was firm, a silent testament to a bond reforged, a brotherhood that had weathered the storm and emerged, not unscathed, but stronger, truer, and forever bound.