An hour later.
Nie Qingru's car rolled over the fallen leaves as it drove into the Nie residence.
She called Nie Tao before coming. The living room was filled with both old and young, but the atmosphere was too heavy.
Everyone sat in their seats. They either had their heads lowered while drinking coffee or looked out the window. No one spoke.
Even the weak Old Master Nie made an appearance. He looked at everyone as he was wheeled into the living room by a Filipino maid.
"Dad." Nie Tao went over to help the Filipino maid push the wheelchair to the center.
The other members also put down their miscellaneous tasks and looked at Old Master Nie, greeting him respectfully.
Old Master Nie did not look at anyone. His voice sounded tired as he asked, "Where's Qingru? She hasn't arrived yet?"
Nie Tao answered truthfully, "She called me and said she's on the way. She should be here soon."
Old Master Nie stopped talking.
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