The various pieces of news cast a shadow over the joy of this gathering.
By the time the dead of night arrived and the guests had all dispersed, Bai Mengjin looked around the main house, taking in the changes.
The central hall was laid out much the same as before, but the furniture and decorative items had all been replaced, making the space feel much more grounded. The partition to the side led to the study; in the past, Ling Bufei used to do his coursework there and tinker with his little trinkets. Now, bookshelves and a desk had been added, piled high with thick books and case files, while his toys were nowhere to be seen.
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