One last time, Liwu and Linlin made a trip to the Dou mansion. Once again, they were not welcome with smiles. The family was preparing for the mass, which was to be held at midday, followed by cremation.
Under the shadow of glaring eyes, Liwu delivered the news.
Mr. Dou tapped his came. "So it wasn't one of us or her past. It was some...charity case?"
Dawei smirked. "I told you, drug addicts and poor people. Pei Wu was both and he was a creep too."
Mrs. Dou sniffed. "How humiliating. To be killed by a stranger she insisted on helping."
Dachang exploded. "What is wrong with you people? Is this all you can say? She saved many lives. She was better than all of us." His voice cracked with grief.
"After the funeral, you are not allowed to step foot in this mansion again." Mrs. Dou told Dachang.
A small silence followed. Dachang did not even bother to respond, but it seemed as if he agreed with that suggestion, judging from his lack of a reaction.
