Jinhoo had grown into a big child, his sense of self-respect was always strong, and being spoken to in such a way, especially by his own father, how could he show his face?
He became even more determined to avoid suspicion, to show that he had no such intentions.
But deep down, he still felt that he had let down his aunt and uncle, staying cooped up in his room, refusing to come out.
Upon hearing Wang Yongzhu calling for him, he immediately rolled off his k'ang, was about to rush to the door, his hand was already on the door latch, but after a moment's thought, he slowed his pace, hesitantly pulled open the door, and asked softly, "Auntie, did you need me for something?"
There was a touch more deference in his tone, a departure from the ease of past days.
Wang Yongzhu gave Jinhoo another look before saying, "Come with me to the back courtyard, I have something I need to ask you."
With that, she turned and walked away, not bothering to check whether Jinhoo followed.
