Ning Guiwan hadn't finished speaking—
"AH!" Her injured finger was severely pinched by Quan Yu. The man showed no mercy this time, causing her so much pain that tears welled up in her eyes.
"I didn't hear clearly what you just said. Do you want to repeat it?" Quan Yu asked her very seriously.
Ning Guiwan: "..."
...
"Is Ayu back?"
Old Madam Quan leaned against the headboard. The older woman's room was decorated very traditionally, with a flavor of China, featuring rosewood furniture, carved and embossed designs, cloisonné timepieces, and murals of women in qipaos—all reflecting the uniqueness of that era.
Fang Derong had just come in from outside. The old lady couldn't sleep and wanted pastries again, so Fang Derong had made another trip to the kitchen.
