The youth seemed to have something to say to Tong Hua privately, but Zhong Ran was not very willing to let that happen. Tong Hua could see that he expressed no signs of maliciousness, and everyone around here were his men. There was no need for this little youth to harm Tong Hua.
"Zhong Ran, go inside. I'd like to speak to him in private."
"Is that okay?"
"No problem!"
Zhong Ran was worried. He retreated but still stayed close enough such that he could get there in time if there was any danger.
Tong Hua asked, "What is it?"
"I didn't do that on purpose," the youth said.
"I did not take it to heart."
The youth seemed to have some difficulty speaking up. "Someone in my family is sick. No money. They gave me money. Asked me to come here. I didn't know that it is you."
