Moreover, Tan Heqian was sure that any parent would probably lack the courage to live in the city where their child died. Or to put it another way, they would likely despise the city that stole their child's life.
"Zhilan, if you're sad, go ahead and cry. There's no one here right now, only me watching. Nobody would see you. There's no shame in it," Tan Heqian said, well-aware that this kind of news was the worst possible kind. Lan Lin had been the pillar of several families, but he had died years ago. Anyone in this situation would be devastated. "Don't worry, I won't laugh at you."
He Zhilan only shook her head. Yes, she was upset, but what good would crying do?
