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Lan picked up a bowl of meat soup from the table, blew on it lightly, then handed it to her son, telling him to drink it slowly.
The child was pitiful, often going hungry while following Lan. He was skinny and fragile, and this bowl of meat soup was no less than a delicacy to him.
Holding the bowl, he drank in small sips, clearly afraid that if he drank too quickly, it would soon be gone.
Lan watched with a heavy heart, further solidifying her resolve to ensure a better life for her son.
She also picked up a bowl of meat soup, but only drank the broth, pouring the meat into the boy's bowl to let him eat more.
Jiang Xuan watched the scene, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
He was well aware that Feng Chao was using the child to ensure Lan's loyalty, a rather dishonorable tactic.
Yet, given the thorny nature of the situation, Feng Chao was compelled to act in this manner.
