Banggen suddenly burst into tears, his small face crinkling in distress. He had a vague sense that from now on, there would be no one left to shield him when his father beat him, nor anyone to secretly slip him treats to eat. He gripped the hem of Qin Huairu’s clothes tightly, unaware that his mother’s embrace was no longer a warm harbor.
Standing on the periphery of the crowd, Yi Zhonghai rubbed his chin. Fifteen years… that was enough time for him to mold Jia Dongxu into a loyal, obedient dog. He cast a glance at his wailing apprentice and a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. He was extremely satisfied with this result; all his recent performances had not been in vain. Now, one could say he had everything he wanted. However, hearing the chatter of the others, Yi Zhonghai still felt a bit uneasy, so he hurriedly called for Shazhu to help him support Jia Dongxu back home.
"Zhùzi, give me a hand."
Chapter 153