"I have already grown up!" the girl interrupted Sean Knight in somewhat stiff Mandarin, "I really want to go to China..."
Sean Knight had a headache. Was she planning to force herself on him?
"Mr. Knight, I know you are a kind man. But if Viola stays in the small town, the end result might be just like theirs..." Sergei pointed at the girls who had already mixed with the team members and said:
"The same. She also speaks Mandarin, basic translation is still possible. Her father is a teacher, but he got sick, and their home went broke because of this. If you don't want her, her relatives are likely to sell her to a Digger..."
Sean could tell that some of Sergei's words were emotional, but most were factual.
"If I keep her here, your job as translator and guide will be gone," Sean Knight said. "Are you willing?"
"I... am willing." Sergei finally lowered his head.
"Alright then, you hand it over to him." Sean Knight said expressionlessly, "I'll keep her as a translator and guide."
