When he denied it, Xie Changning's adoptive mother started to speak, but a sharp glare from his adoptive father silenced her.
Xie Changyi took in their interaction.
She crossed her legs and watched Xie Changning's adoptive father at her leisure. "Uncle, are you afraid to tell me the truth because you're worried I'll do something to your precious son?"
"No." 'As if that even needed to be said!'
'My son has finally managed to build a slightly better life for himself here. How could I let Xie Changyi and Xie Changning ruin it!?'
'Absolutely not!'
'Especially since her family are officials. If this gets out and my son's in-laws get implicated, won't I be the one to blame?'
'He was still counting on his son's in-laws to bail him out!'
"Uncle, I just want to show a token of my goodwill. Why be so cautious?" Xie Changyi said, beaming at Xie Changning's adoptive father.
Her eyes seemed to pierce through everything, leaving his petty schemes completely exposed.
