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With just a few words from the little girl, everyone present was bewildered.

Qin Xu, especially, was perplexed, casting a questioning glance at Qin Lie beside him, asking what was going on.

But there was no need to ponder. Combining the previous conversation made it clear what the matter was.

The little money-lover hadn't paid taxes and was now afraid. Fear of imprisonment was secondary to the fear of being fined.

Upon learning the whole story, Qin Xu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, suppressing a smile. But he couldn't contain it, and a chuckle escaped him.

He stepped forward, lifting the pitifully crying little girl, wiping the tears from her face.

"There, there, don't be afraid. Zhouzhou, we didn't mean to scare you. It's just that you didn't know. This situation doesn't warrant a fine, and there's no need for imprisonment."

As he spoke, he pulled her chubby little fingers over to the dragon cuffs and pressed down, unlocking them.