A rotten tree cannot bear good fruits

"I am sure your wife did not think like that, Mrs Yang always raved about how you two were so in love. Sure, it was wrong for you to spend most of your time at work but no one can fault you for that. You have a lot of responsibilities, you were just trying to provide for your family". 

Qin Shoiming open his mouth to respond but before he could there was a loud cheer from the audience as one of the parents passed the finish line. 

He withheld his response, and glanced around and front as he noticed they were playing behind. "We should hasten up, we don't have to be first but we should at least not be the last". 

She nodded, "Let's go," she moved closer hugged him tighter and they increased their pace. She let out a heavy breath as they crossed the finish line.

They were among the second set of people to cross the finish line. They stood still as the member of the staff that had bound their legs together earlier rushed over to untie them.