Not Giving You Any Money

Xu Huan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her voice filled with confusion as she asked, "What happened?"

Gu Ming trailed behind Xu Huan as they entered the villa, his voice soft with inquiry, "Mom, where have you been recently? Have you been well?"

Xu Huan, knowing her son's character all too well, glanced at him before looking away, "Just get straight to the point of why you're looking for me."

Wiping away his tears, Gu Ming managed a smile, "Mom, what could it possibly be? I just... missed you, that's all."

Gu Dai interrupted Gu Ming, her voice calm, "Uncle, if you have nothing to say, you might as well go home."

Seeing no change in Xu Huan's expression, Gu Ming cursed Gu Dai inwardly before making his intentions clear, "Mom, remember I was short on money a while back? I borrowed some, but now I'm having trouble with cash flow, could you..."

Xu Huan's expression darkened, "Give it up; I'm not giving you any money!"