Acknowledging Someone

Su Mei was afraid that she'd cause more trouble. There was some fear in her voice as she asked.

Tang Yaoyao squinted as she looked out the window. "I'll acknowledge someone."

Acknowledge someone?

Su Mei was confused.

***

Tang Yaoyao took a cab home.

The moment she entered her home, she saw her father sitting on the couch, looking solemn. The serious air about him made her stop in her tracks.

"Dad, you didn't go to the company today?"

Tang Shengze finally felt a weight off his chest now that she was back safe and sound. But there was still some unhappiness. "Where did you go last night? Why was your cell phone turned off, and why didn't you come home?"

Although he was hiding it well, Tang Yaoyao could sense that he was suppressing his anger and concealing his worry.