"Nian'er, is it really okay like this?" Jin Jiuchi inquired as they entered Shen Nianzu's room.
"I hope so," Shen Nianzu answered gloomily. Releasing his hold around Jin Jiuchi's wrist, he rolled his shoulders and plopped himself down on the bed, sighing. "Rosie's temperament is firm, independent and domineering. I don't think I've acted out of character… well, except for taking you away. If we do end up triggering the death condition, then know that it's because of you. Either way, there's something off about this family, but I can't pinpoint it for certain yet."
"Hmm…" Jin Jiuchi settled beside the jade doll and nuzzled close like an affectionate husky. "Something off?"