Qin Mei and Jie Jingchen remained silent, listening quietly. Qin Mei couldn't help stealing a few more glances at Jie Jingchen. 'This guy is so devious.' She'd thought he had come to Second Auntie's house without changing clothes because he genuinely didn't care, or perhaps to win her sympathy. But now, it seemed he didn't want sympathy—he wanted to use a borrowed knife to kill.
Mr. Xie didn't want to make a big deal out of it, but Jie Jingchen was determined to make it public knowledge. And Second Auntie was the perfect person to spread the word.
She was warm-hearted and loved to meddle, and she was also on good terms with Mrs. Xie.
Qin Mei was very curious. How could a refined lady like Mrs. Xie have ever befriended the boorish and formidable Second Auntie?
You offer a true heart in exchange for another. If you can't win one in return, you give up hope. If you can, you forge a deep friendship.
