The Abyss

Although Dong Qin felt they didn’t need such formalities. The next day, servants began moving luggage downstairs in large and small packages. After a while, someone knocked on the door. “Miss, Madam wants to see you.” Xiao Ai’s voice was always so respectful. Here it comes, Dong Qin thought, knowing she would come for her before leaving. “I’m going on a honeymoon to Greece with your stepfather,” Zuo Shao Qin said slowly as she applied nail polish, speaking softly. “You and Tuo will stay at home, no problem, right?” She looked up, her gaze suddenly sharp. Dong Qin didn’t speak, just stared at her, waiting for what was next. Zuo Shao Qin snorted, “Many young men asked about you at the wedding. This month should be fun for you. Tuo is your younger brother; you need to take care of him more. He’s a year younger than you, so you should let him have his way… you understand what I mean, right?” Dong Qin shrugged, “And then? You didn’t call me here just to say that, did you?” Zuo Shao Qin frowned, wanting to lash out but held back. “Fine, let’s be clear then, neither of us cares about face. I’ll tell you straight, Tuo is your brother, and he’ll always be just your brother. If you have any inappropriate thoughts, get rid of them now. If I find out anything awkward between you two, you know what I’ll do!”