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Hua Mei called out, "Qiu Qiu—" sensing the owner's anger, folded her wings and remained silent.
The entire front hall instantly fell into a deathly silence.
The old man wore black today. Already in his twilight years, his eyes were clouded, his back slightly hunched, and he picked up the cane beside him, preparing to return to his chair.
"Sir—" Zhang Liyun stood up to support him.
The old man, without any change in expression, brushed aside her hand, "You've been busy all night; you must be tired too. Sit down."
Zhang Liyun stood in place, stiffly withdrawing her hand, her breathing slightly quickened.
She could only secretly hate those who are inept, like trying to help a useless object against a wall!
Fool!
Tang Mo's temper was usually very good, and now he was older, his heart softer, usually unwilling to make things difficult for others. Tang Mo's face, which was flushed just now, completely paled, and her gaze suddenly collided with the old man's.