Chapter 525, The Whip Cracks (29th Update)

Qin Yu and his wife returned to Number One Manor, facing many events, all with grim portents.

If she were a ruthless person, she wouldn't bother with the affairs of others, why should their life or death matter to her? Unfortunately, she was not.

Even for Qin Mao's sake, she had to make a gesture of solidarity. The boy was pitiable, and if he were to lose his parents, his sensitive nature might just falter.

It was also for Ayi, to have a friend.

A friend he had grown up with from childhood, one who could support him should she be unable to stay in the future.

Back in the side room, Xie Yi slept peacefully.

Xie Zhinuan smiled, lay down, pulled the blanket over herself, and closed her eyes to sleep.

Dugu Zhen stared at the medicine bottle for a long time before finally knocking on Qin Yu's door.

When Qin Yu opened the door and saw it was Dugu Zhen, he called out, "Uncle!"