"Sister Lu, this is actually a misunderstanding," Hai Mingyue said timidly. "Brother Chu previously thought I was connected to a case the Police Chief Bureau was investigating. In the end, it turned out the case... is related to my family!"
Lu Muxue, who had been sulking and ignoring Chu Bamboo ever since she saw Hai Mingyue, froze upon hearing this. She shot a shocked glance at Hai Mingyue, then turned to look at Chu Bamboo, who stood with his arms crossed as if in deep thought. Her words stammered, "With your family... doesn't that mean... Uncle Hai is!"
A look of sorrow and misery crossed Hai Mingyue's face. She nodded and pleaded, "Please don't ask any more questions, okay? Sister Lu..."
"Okay." Lu Muxue nodded instantly. She patted Hai Mingyue's head, a worried look on her face. Her gaze drifted to Chu Bamboo at the side before she turned back to Hai Mingyue seriously. "Is this serious? If... do you want to come stay at my place for a while?"
