However, because Mr. Chi held a high position at the general hospital and it was such a sensitive era, the entire family was careful to avoid any appearance of favoritism. On the surface, they acted like nothing more than ordinary colleagues. They could only meet secretly in their old hometown to maintain their family bond.
They also occasionally mailed letters to each other within the city. Even this was done with great care—they had to go to other districts to mail the letters, which were then delivered directly to their homes.
Over the past ten or twenty years, their cautiousness ensured their relationship remained a complete secret. Not only did no one at the hospital know, but even their next-door neighbors were unaware they were related.
