In the dead of night, Lin Lishan and Ping'an were already asleep, while Zhou Xiaozheng quietly listened to his son-in-law recount the trip to Hai City in the study.
"Dad, that's how the situation is. I mentioned to the old man about adopting a child from the same lineage, but before I could finish, his face changed. Did I touch on something that saddened him?"
Zhou Xiaozheng nodded, "Something must have happened back then. When I met the old couple, they were already at the end of their rope and didn't want to return to the village. I helped them out because they seemed genuine and kind. If he doesn't want to, then let it be. He must have a reason he can't speak of."
Zhang Guoqing nodded understandingly, "Then the old lady slipped me a small courtyard on the north side this afternoon, saying it was already transferred. How did I not know about this? Can it be done without me being there in person?"
"That old lady really is..."
