The Audacious Approach To The Qui's Family

The light-hearted moment faded almost as quickly as it had appeared, the boy's innocent question lingering in the air like an unwelcome reminder of the harsh reality that lay beneath the surface. Qui Bo Han's smile faltered for a fraction of a second as his gaze shifted from his grandson's curious expression to the photograph in the boy's hand.

"Lan er, those are nothing," Qui Bo Han said, his voice regaining its usual sternness, though softer when addressing the boy. He plucked the picture from Qui Lan's grasp, carefully placing it back on the table, far from the boy's reach. "A young boy shouldn't be too curious."

"But Grandpa..." Qui Lan began, his small hand reaching out for the photograph again, curiosity twinkling in his eyes.