In the study, Mr. Jiu sat upright at the desk, his expression... somewhat awkward.
Qin Miaomiao sat to the side, her face pale. Lu Qing also sat nearby, sipping tea with a hint of schadenfreude in his demeanor.
The study housed only the three of them, and the atmosphere was slightly heavy.
After a moment of silence, Mr. Jiu finally spoke:
"She's a Mo Family member, and her health has always been poor. I took care of her for a year, and thereafter arranged for people to keep watch over her."
"Adopted daughter?"
Qin Miaomiao raised her eyebrow, with her lips curling upward slightly—however, the expression appeared somewhat eerie no matter how one saw it.
Mr. Jiu glanced at her. Little Jin'er seemed quite upset—how should he coax her?
"Not exactly, she's not listed under my name."
At that moment, Lu Qing interjected with a remark:
"Publicly, the Mo Family claims she's your foster daughter."
