With Xu Ke's assurance, the messenger felt at ease and turned to ask He Chen for the compensation money.
After all, with Xu Ke taking the blame, he was just a small employee following orders.
He Chen reluctantly gave the compensation at Shenghao, although he had come today to deal with the pig trying to snatch away his family's little cabbage. He had hoped to calm his irritated heart but ended up feeling even angrier, his chest burning with a flame he couldn't vent. It was truly unbearable.
He Chen returned home with a stomach full of anger, and as soon as he entered, he saw his sister, who should be asleep, sitting on the sofa with her arms crossed. Her usually charming face bore no expression at all, and she had the look of someone ready to demand accountability, causing He Chen to slightly pause upon entering.
