Shi Jinyan fell silent upon hearing these words.
He recalled Shi Nianyao's unhappy expression and started to reflect on the matter. Had he been a little overprotective perhaps?
As he contemplated it, he heard sobbing coming from upstairs. "Sob, sob, sob."
Shi Nianyao was trying to suppress her tears.
Shi Jinyan immediately caved in.
He got to his feet and coughed lightly.
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Upstairs, in the meantime.
Shi Nianyao glared at Shi Xun and asked, "Big Brother, what's the big deal? Why are you asking me to pretend to cry?"
Shi Xun gave a cold snort and replied, "Well, do you want to go on your date tonight or not?"
She quickly replied, "Of course I want to! Big Brother, don't you even know what I'm thinking? You were so stern all of a sudden and even agreed with Dad. He'll just think he's in the right!"
Shi Xun laughed and said, "No, he won't. Just you watch."
