Old Mrs. Qin readied water, and he immediately took a bath, getting completely cleaned up before coming out, "I need to get a haircut." He left.
Li Qiao watched him leave and then said, "Grandma, have you noticed that Jin is acting strange?"
Old Mrs. Qin said with some heartache, "He might have lost money in his business."
Li Qiao said, "I guessed as much. I've saved quite a bit of money that I can take out for emergency use."
Old Mrs. Qin said, "If he really needs it, he will mention it. Let's let him cool down for now."
Li Qiao, not reassured, flipped through her savings book. Her translation work had earned her a substantial amount, plus scholarships and allowances, amounting to more than two thousand yuan, which was enough to buy a house. Could it not be enough for his use?
She placed it under Qin Jin's pillow.
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