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"I'm back!"
As Qiao Hengyuan was in a bind, Qiao Chutian returned after finishing his work, relieving Qiao Hengyuan's predicament.
"Xiaotian, you've worked hard."
Qiao Hengyuan said hurriedly, as if granted amnesty.
Qiao Chutian also felt the subtle awkwardness between his grandfather and father.
His father was kind-hearted and honest, not good at lying. Under pressure from his grandfather, he would surely confess quickly.
He couldn't let his grandfather know that everyone was aware of his past sins; even more, he couldn't let him know that his grandmother left and suffered because of it.
"Dad, your clothes are dirty; why don't you take a shower?"
Qiao Chutian suggested to Qiao Hengyuan.
"Yeah, I'll go take a shower."
Qiao Hengyuan fled to the room assigned to him as if escaping, shutting the door.
But he didn't actually shower; instead, he sat in a chair, lost in thought for a long time.
"Xiaotian, come here!"
Qiao Feng called out to Qiao Chutian.
