Evening.
In the Geng Family's living room.
Geng Yuehua's words made Father Geng, Mother Geng, and the others suck in a cold breath. The atmosphere fell silent.
One second... two seconds... three seconds... no one spoke.
After a while, Mother Geng clicked her tongue. "Yuehua, did that really happen?"
"Mm." Geng Yuehua poured herself a cup of tea and took a sip.
Geng Xinke stared at his older sister in disbelief. "Sis, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Geng Yuehua said indifferently, "Little Dong didn't want me to tell you."
"But he..." Father Geng frowned. "Why would Dong Xuebin do that? Why help Xin Ke so much?"
That was exactly the question. Mother Geng and Geng Xinke both looked over, waiting for an answer. Yes, they weren't related in any way, so why would he do it?
Geng Yuehua pondered for a moment and gently set down her teacup. "Xin Ke is Little Dong's subordinate, and so is Lin Pingping. Something like this happened, and as their supervising leader, Dong Xuebin couldn't exactly keep his face clean either. I can't say Little Dong had no personal motives at all, but he handled this matter with considerable integrity. He didn't let personal grudges affect him. Even when Xin Ke grabbed him by the collar, Little Dong didn't say anything. He still went to Donghai District to help them clean up the mess. I think our family has always had some prejudices against Little Dong. I've spent more time around him these past few days, and I can see that he handles things openly and aboveboard. He isn't scheming."
Geng Xinke smacked his lips, feeling conflicted.
Mother Geng sighed. "Yuehua, why didn't you tell us sooner about something this important? When Dong Xuebin greeted me on my way home just now, I