Liu Qian lay down in her clothes, her thoughts racing in the darkness, unable to sleep.
Usually, Guo Sufei cleaned up and was the last to go to sleep, but tonight, she had lain down on the Kang earlier than usual and hadn't gotten up to get others settled. Other men might not have noticed these details, but Liu Qian was concerned, especially when she saw her grandmother's unusual expression after returning from the room. However, this was the Zhang family's business, and it was inappropriate for Liu Qian, an outsider, to ask, so she kept it in her heart.
In the darkness, Guo Sufei was also tossing and turning, occasionally letting out a low sob. After a long time, Guo Sufei's emotions calmed down, and she asked softly, "Qianqian, are you still awake?"
Liu Qian cautiously replied, "I haven't fallen asleep yet, Auntie."
Guo Sufei sighed and apologized, "Ah, I'm sorry to let you see me like this, some things are just upsetting."
