Dogfood

Auntie Lan glared at him. "Those are your children and grandchildren, so you deserve that!"

The old master covered his face and nodded. "Yes, I deserve it. I've let both of you down. I've disappointed Jing Tian, and I've disappointed you even more. It's my fault for making you suffer in fear."

Auntie Lan snorted and turned her head away.

I gave the old master a meaningful glance. The old master blinked his eyes and sighed. He started to explain how he was kidnapped, how those kidnappers beat him, how dangerous it was, how he missed her even through those critical moments of his life.

He described how vicious and savage the kidnappers were and how miserable he was on the run!

Ultimately, the man was a good businessman. His silver tongue impressed me greatly. Auntie Lan was roped into his story. She was angry at first, then she became frightened and nervous. At one point, she even checked his body for wounds.

I wanted to howl at the sky.